The Gift

Episode aired Dec 24, 1953
30m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

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Charles Boyer and Ann Doran in Four Star Playhouse (1952)

Comedy Crime Drama

Businessman Carl Baxter is a good boss for 364 days a year, but his memories of his estrangement with his son causes his mood to change at Christmas.Businessman Carl Baxter is a good boss for 364 days a year, but his memories of his estrangement with his son causes his mood to change at Christmas.Businessman Carl Baxter is a good boss for 364 days a year, but his memories of his estrangement with his son causes his mood to change at Christmas.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

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Carl Baxter: [Bitterly to Minna] Christmas spirit! As synthetic as the snow they put on trees!

Soundtracks
Plaisir d'Amour
(uncredited)
Music by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini
Played on Christmas bells in department store

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8/10

Very touching.

In this installment of "Four Star Playhouse", Charles Boyer plays Carl...a grouchy man who has grown to hate Christmas. For much of the show you aren't sure exactly why, but it all boils down to him having a falling out with his son...and as a result he makes Christmas miserable for all those around him.

This is a very good installment of an excellent series. While the story could have been schmaltzy or essentially "A Christmas Carole" all over again, it's original and enjoyable enough that it's worth seeing. And, to see it, download a free copy from archive.org.