The Secret Gift
Synopsis
Jan Saxe and Peter Harlingen, two young men from Holland, arrive in America with little orphan Bertha Kruger whom they have befriended during the trip and whom they both love. Bertha has come to live with her blind Aunt Sophie, and when Jan secretly raises $500 for an operation to restore her aunt's sight, Bertha marries Peter, believing that he was the donor of the "secret gift."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- George C. Hull
- Original Title
- The Secret Gift
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry L. Franklin
George C. Hull
Department Leadership Roster
Harry L. Franklin
Director
George C. Hull
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Secret Gift
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What is The Secret Gift about?
Jan Saxe and Peter Harlingen, two young men from Holland, arrive in America with little orphan Bertha Kruger whom they have befriended during the trip and whom they both love. Bertha has come to live with her blind Aunt Sophie, and when Jan secretly raises $500 for an operation to restore her aunt's sight, Bertha marries Peter, believing that he was the donor of the "secret gift."
Who directed The Secret Gift?
The Secret Gift was directed by Harry L. Franklin.
Who stars in The Secret Gift?
The principal cast of The Secret Gift includes Lee Kohlmar, Rudolph Christians, Doris Baker, Gladys Walton, Carl Gerard.
When was The Secret Gift released and how long is it?
The Secret Gift was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Gift?
The Secret Gift holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).