O. Henry's Full House (1952)

Name: O. Henry's Full House
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1952
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Fred Allen, Anne Baxter, Jeanne Crain, Farley Granger, Charles Laughton

1h 57m United States of America

Drama Comedy

Plot

Five distinct tales inspired by O. Henry's iconic storytelling come together in this anthology. The standout narrative, "The Cop and the Anthem," follows Soapy, a down-and-out man who schemes to get arrested for a cozy winter in jail. However, his plans unravel as he fails to even approach a woman, discovering she’s a streetwalker instead. Other engaging stories include "The Clarion Call," "The Last Leaf," "The Ransom of Red Chief," and "The Gift of the Magi," each weaving its own unique twist on fate and human behavior.

Cast

Fred Allen Anne Baxter Jeanne Crain Farley Granger Charles Laughton Oscar Levant Marilyn Monroe Jean Peters Gregory Ratoff Dale Robertson David Wayne Richard Widmark Joyce Mackenzie Lee Aaker Richard Rober