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It's a gift /

A henpecked New Jersey grocer makes plans to move to California to grow oranges, despite the resistance of his overbearing wife.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:It's a gift (Motion picture : 1934)
Main Author: Fields, W. C. (William Claude), 1880-1946 (Author, Actor)
Corporate Author: Universal Studios Home Video (Firm)
Other Authors: Cunningham, Jack, 1882-1941 (Screenwriter), Baby Le Roy (Actor), Howard, Kathleen, 1884-1956 (Actor), Rouverol, Jean (Actor), Madison, Julian (Actor), Neibaur, James L., 1958- (Commentator), McEvoy, J. P. (Joseph Patrick), 1895-1958
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:English
Language Notes:English dialogue; with optional English subtitles.
Published: [New York, New York ] : KL Studio Classics, [2021]
Subjects:
McEvoy, J. P. > (Joseph Patrick), > 1895-1958 > Film adaptations.
Grocers > New Jersey > Drama.
Families > New Jersey > Drama.
Overland journeys to the Pacific > Drama.
Encino (Los Angeles, Calif.) > Drama.
Fiction films.
Comedy films.
Film adaptations.
Description
Summary:A henpecked New Jersey grocer makes plans to move to California to grow oranges, despite the resistance of his overbearing wife.
"Harold Bissonette (Fields), an inept grocer who is constantly badgered by his family, dreams of escaping to the California sunshine. A small inheritance from his Uncle Bean tempts Bissonette to sell everything and buy his dream orange ranch--sight unseen. After making the journey to California, the family quickly realizes they have been swindled and chaos ensues."--Container.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture in 1934; renewed in 1961 by EMKA Ltd.
From The comic supplement by J.P. McEvoy, based on a story by Charles Bogle (W.C. Fields).
Bonus includes: new audio commentary by film historian James L. Neibaur (author of The W.C. Fields films) ; theatrical trailer.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (68 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:Blu-ray disc, region A ; aspect ratio: 1.37:1 ; DTS sound format ; requires Blu-ray player.
Audience:Rating: Not rated.
Production Credits:Photography, Henry Sharp ; music, John Leipold.