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It's a Gift is a 1934 American comedy film starring W.C. Fields. It was Fields's 16th sound film, and his fifth in 1934 alone. It was directed by Norman McLeod, who had directed Fields in his cameo as Humpty Dumpty in Alice in Wonderland (1933).
It's a Gift: Directed by Norman Z. McLeod. With W.C. Fields, Kathleen Howard, Jean Rouverol, Julian Madison. A henpecked New Jersey grocer makes plans to move to California to grow oranges, despite the resistance of his overbearing wife.
In New Jersey, inept storekeeper Harold Bissonette is constantly badgered by his domineering wife Amelia, his obnoxious son Norman and his lovestruck daughter Mildred. When his Uncle Bean dies, Harold uses his $5,000 inheritance to buy an orange ranch in California through Mildred's boyfriend, John Durston, but does not tell Amelia.
Jun 2, 2024 · When it comes to classic comedy films, “It’s a Gift” stands as an iconic gem that never fails to bring laughter and joy to its viewers. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, this 1934 comedy stars the legendary W.C. Fields in one of his most memorable roles. It’s a Gift” tells the story of Harold Bissonette, a struggling grocer who dreams of ...
It's a Gift (1934) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Harold Bissonette (W.C. Fields) is the owner of a small-town grocery store, husband of a harassing wife (Kathleen Howard) and father of two spoiled children, and his customers...
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Mr. Harold Bissonette (W. C. Fields), the universal underdog, is the inept, bumbling proprietor of a small-town general store in Wappinger Falls, New Jersey, as well as the helpless, henpecked, long-suffering victim of a shrewish wife Amelia (Kathleen Howard).
It's a Gift (1934) - W.C. Fields as Harold Bissonette - IMDb. W.C. Fields: Harold Bissonette. Showing all 37 items. Jump to: Photos (9) Quotes (28) Photos. Quotes. Harry Payne Bosterly : You're drunk! Harold : And you're crazy. But I'll be sober tomorrow and you'll be crazy for the rest of your life. Insurance Salesman : How old are you?
Overview. 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.
It's a Gift is a 1934 American comedy film starring W.C. Fields. It was Fields's 16th sound film, and his fifth in 1934 alone. It was directed by Norman McLeod, who had directed Fields in his cameo as Humpty Dumpty in Alice in Wonderland (1933).
