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John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.
Joyce Mackenzie
- Hazel Woods (segment "The Clarion Call")
- (scenes deleted)
- (as Joyce MacKenzie)
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- TriviaJohn Steinbeck opens an O. Henry volume at the start of each segment, and the viewers are shown the first one or two paragraphs of the upcoming story's first page. However, only the introductions to "The Ransom of Red Chief" and "The Gift of the Magi" show exactly what O. Henry wrote at the start of that tale. What is shown prior to the other three yarns is similar to, but not exactly, O. Henry's actual opening words.
- GoofsIn the first segment, as the man who had the umbrella runs off, a shadow of the camera can be seen on Horace's back.
- Quotes
Soapy (segment "The Cop and the Anthem"): It may interest to you to know, my good man, that I and the minutest coin of the realm are total strangers.
Waiter (segment "The Cop and the Anthem"): How's that?
Soapy (segment "The Cop and the Anthem"): I said I was broke!
- Alternate versionsThe "Ransom of Red Chief" segment was deleted after the film's initial engagements, then restored in the television prints.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Marilyn (1963)
- SoundtracksBringing in the Sheaves
(1880) (uncredited)
Music by George A. Minor
Lyrics by Knowles Shaw
Played and sung by The Bowery Mission Band
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One of the only times you'll get to see Steinbeck on film. The stories are all Unique and each comes with its set of twists and lessons learned. Of course I have my favorite and also my least favorite.
I love that these stories are so full of detail, even the scenery and costuming.
It's a true classic with an all star cast. Don't pass it up if it comes on. It's not perfect but what is?
- csab-39797
- Dec 15, 2018
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- Baghdad on the Subway
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- Runtime1 hour 57 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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