description O. Henry's Full House Overview
O. Henry’s Full House is a 1952 anthology film produced by 20th Century Fox. The movie comprises five separate narratives adapted from short stories written by William Sydney Porter, commonly known as O. Henry.
Each segment presents an independent cinematic work within the collection.
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info O. Henry's Full House Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1952 |
help O. Henry's Full House FAQ
Which O. Henry stories are adapted in 'O. Henry's Full House'?
The five segments are 'The Cop and the Anthem,' 'The Clarion Call,' 'The Last Leaf,' 'The Ransom of Red Chief,' and 'The Gift of the Magi.' Each was directed by a different filmmaker, including Howard Hawks and Henry Hathaway. The film was released by 20th Century Fox in 1952.
Who narrates the segments in 'O. Henry's Full House'?
John Steinbeck appears on screen as the narrator who introduces each of the five stories. Steinbeck was a curious choice given that he was primarily a novelist rather than a film personality. His presence helps unify the anthology's disparate tonal shifts.
Who stars in 'The Gift of the Magi' segment of 'O. Henry's Full House'?
Jeanne Crain and Farley Granger play Della and Jim, the young married couple in the final segment directed by Henry King. This adaptation faithfully preserves O. Henry's famous twist ending about mutual sacrifice. It is widely considered the most emotionally resonant of the five segments.
Did Howard Hawks direct the 'Ransom of Red Chief' segment in 'O. Henry's Full House'?
Yes, Howard Hawks directed 'The Ransom of Red Chief,' starring Fred Allen and Oscar Levant as the bumbling kidnappers. The segment is one of the film's most overtly comedic sequences. Hawks was better known for dramas like 'The Big Sleep' and 'Red River.'
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