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The Gift

Director: Douglas G. Johnson

  • Peter G. Czerny: Film Editor
  • Douglas G. Johnson: Director, Producer
  • Reed Smoot: Cinematographer
The Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
Set in the depression of the mid-1930s. A 12-year-old boy who has very little money decides to get up early on Christmas morning to do the farm chores for his dad. It is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Based on a story by Pearl Buck. BYU/ LDS Motion Picture Studio Production #1159.
  • Additional details at Internet Movie Database
on DVDMM 195, VC 125
1978
USA
Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio
LDS Church Production
James Griffith, Francis Urry, Brett Palmer, Joy Sansom, Debbie Van Orden, Jeanne Nuttall, Julia Warner.
Narrative Film; No Obvious Mormon Elements
Commercial Video (VHS/DVD)
1 film reel (16 min.)
16 mm

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