It's a Gift
“LOOK THIS GIFT IN THE FACE IF YOU WANT A BIG HORSE-LAUGH”
Synopsis
After he inherits some money, Harold Bissonette ("pronounced bis-on-ay") decides to give up the grocery business, move to California and run an orange grove. Despite his family's objections and the news that the land he bought is worthless, Bissonette packs up and drives out to California with his nagging wife Amelia and children.
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W.C. Fields in It's a Gift (1934)-Aww, That's Awful
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-30
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W.C. Fields
Harold Bissonette
Baby LeRoy
Baby Dunk
Kathleen Howard
Amelia Bissonette
Jean Rouverol
Mildred Bissonette
Julian Madison
John Durston
Tommy Bupp
Norman Bissonette
Tammany Young
Everett Ricks
Morgan Wallace
James Fitchmueller
Charles Sellon
Mr. Muckle
Josephine Whittell
Mrs. Dunk
T. Roy Barnes
Insurance Salesman
Diana Lewis
Miss Dunk
Spencer Charters
Gate Guard
Guy Usher
Harry Payne Bosterly
Dell Henderson
Mr. Abernathy
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cunningham
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- It's a Gift
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Jack Cunningham, W.C. Fields, J.P. McEvoy
John Leipold
Henry Sharp
Emanuel Cohen, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
William LeBaron
Producer
Jack Cunningham
Screenplay
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Gift
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What is It's a Gift about?
After he inherits some money, Harold Bissonette ("pronounced bis-on-ay") decides to give up the grocery business, move to California and run an orange grove. Despite his family's objections and the news that the land he bought is worthless, Bissonette packs up and drives out to California with his nagging wife Amelia and children.
Who directed It's a Gift?
It's a Gift was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in It's a Gift?
The principal cast of It's a Gift includes W.C. Fields, Baby LeRoy, Kathleen Howard, Jean Rouverol, Julian Madison.
When was It's a Gift released and how long is it?
It's a Gift was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for It's a Gift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's a Gift was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's a Gift?
It's a Gift holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).