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Movie poster: It's a Gift (1923)
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It's a Gift

1923 · 12 min Comedy
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

A group of oil magnates are trying to think of new ways to attract business. One of them suggests that they contact the inventor Pollard, who has devised a new gasoline substitute. Pollard himself lives in a home filled with his eccentric inventions. When he gets the message from the oil company, he is excited about the opportunity to demonstrate his innovation.

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Year 1923
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Hugh Fay
Runtime 12 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy on the clash between the rigid world of oil barons and the chaotic realm of a homebound inventor. It relies on visual gags and explores the absurdity of 'big ideas' through physical humor and whimsical contraptions.

What lingers after the screening is the charm of silent-era inventiveness and a gentle satire of commercial ambition. The real gift is the timeless fun of watching best-laid plans go comically awry. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hugh Fay

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Perfect for a lazy afternoon, appreciating the silent era's visual wit.

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