The Gift of Love
1978 | 98m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | Don Chaffey |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Caryl Ledner |
| Staring: |
| Inspired by O. Henry's short story about a young bride and groom, each of whom foolishly--but quite lovingly--sacrifices a treasured possession to buy the perfect Christmas gift for their mate. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 08, 1978 |
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| Director: | Don Chaffey |
| Writer: | Caryl Ledner |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance, TV Movie |
| Keywords | hair, newlywed |
| Production Companies | Osmond Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 30, 2026 Entered: Apr 27, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Marie Osmond | Beth Atherton |
| Timothy Bottoms | Rudi Miller |
| Bethel Leslie | Agnes |
| June Lockhart | Constance Schuyler |
| Donald Moffat | William Schuyler |
| David Wayne | O'Henry and Narrator |
| James Woods | Alfred Browning |
| Sondra West | Mary O'Halloran |
| Robert Pierce | Franz Hollner |
| Fred Stuthman | Griggs |
| Peggy Rea | Mrs. Mooney |
| Anne Ramsey | Maeve O'Halloran |
| Sarah Benoit | Liesl's Mother |
| Lane Davies | Browning Servant |
| Ray Duke | Hack Driver |
| Christian Grey | Fat Man at Ball |
| John Hart | Justice of the Peace |
| John LaMotta | Vendor |
| Arthur Malet | Emcee at Ball |
| Sandy Martin | Jan's Mother |
| Hedley Mattingly | Jewelry Salesman |
| Glenn Robards | Dancer at Ball |
| Jason Yowell | Young Man at Ball |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Don Chaffey | Director |
| Caryl Ledner | Writer |
| Charles F. Wheeler | Director of Photography |
| John C. Horger | Editor |
| Michael Karr | Editor |
| Ruth Conforte | Casting |
| Hilyard M. Brown | Art Direction |
| Ira Bates | Set Decoration |
| Sandra Stewart | Costume Design |
| Lynda Gurasich | Hairstylist |
| Gary Liddiard | Makeup Artist |
| O. Henry | Short Story |
| Fred Karlin | Original Music Composer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Brower | Producer |
| Alan Osmond | Executive Producer |
| Jay Osmond | Executive Producer |
| Merrill Osmond | Executive Producer |
| Tom Osmond | Executive Producer |
| Virl Osmond | Executive Producer |
| Wayne Osmond | Executive Producer |
| Jere Rae Mansfield | Producer |
| Donny Osmond | Executive Producer |
| Jimmy Osmond | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
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| 2024 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
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