--- product_id: 93502156 title: "The Gift of the Magi" brand: "scott mansfield" price: "123.94 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93502156-the-gift-of-the-magi store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Gift of the Magi **Brand:** scott mansfield **Price:** 123.94 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gift of the Magi by scott mansfield - **How much does it cost?** 123.94 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93502156-the-gift-of-the-magi) ## Best For - scott mansfield enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted scott mansfield brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description "One dollar and eightyseven cents. And the next day would be Christmas." And so we begin O. Henry's best known and timeless story, which stands as a shining example of O. Henry's writing at its best. For in it we have the simplicity of concept, the irony of circumstance, and the charming surprise at the end...which we won't reveal here. It's a wonderful romantic tale of a young married couple who have little money to buy each other Christmas presents. And so she cuts off and sells her beautiful hair... Written By: Adapted for the Screen & Directed by Scott Mansfield (from the O. Henry short story) Starring: Rosemary Deleonardis, Kiah Gordon, David A. Silverstein, Linda Stiegler, Adrienne Storrs Directed By: Adapted for the Screen & Directed by Scott Mansfield (from the O. Henry short story) DVD Extras: Read the story Author bio Discussion topics WINNER! 2002 Bronze Award Houston International Film Festival WINNER! 2002 Parents' Choice Approved Award WINNER! 2002 Bronze Telly Award WINNER! 2002 Kids First! Award FINALIST 2002 Benjamin Franklin Award Review monterey's new version should find an appreciative audience. -- Video Business ## Images ![The Gift of the Magi - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41RRSxLrC3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ A waste of a good story *by N***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2009* I'm not sure what is worse, the acting, the screen writing or the mess they made of a great story. IT'S A BIG WASTE OF $16.00The story was completly ruinned the setting was to be a small flat in NY's village the appartment in this movie looked like a victorian place. Thsy dresses well and the entire feel was wrong including an added twist of a grandmother telling hea child the story with some stupid put on twang. The whole production was really a waste. I guess the producer paid for the awards it won.IF YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE A GREAT VERSION OF THIS BELOVED STORY BUY O'HENRY'S FULL HOUSE BY CIMINA CLASSICS I BOUGHT MINE ON AMAZON, IT'S LESS EXPENSIVE AND YOU GET 4 O'HENRY STORIES WITH A CAST OF GREAT OLD TIME MOVIE STARS. Just a wounderful collection of stories. I was so happy to find it, I lost a VCR copy I taped from TV years ago.It was never showen again.You won't go wrong. ### ⭐⭐ Minimally Fit the Bill *by D***X on Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2016* Liked the bits of original dialogue. Saw "O'Henry's Full House" couple of weeks ago on Uverse free movies (was a TCM classic). 5 O'Henry short stories done in 1952, I think. Anyway, the performance of The Gift.... was wonderful and a lot for this one to live up to. But since I couldn't access the older rendition, this one served well enough to show my 8yr old granddaughter, even though I had to rent it. ### ⭐ Very poorly adapted for video. *by K***D on Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2009* Several things are terrribly wrong with this video:1) It seems that they were trying to create a faithful rendition of the story in video format by scripting it word-for-word from the original story. While reading O. Henry's exact words may be enjoyable, phrases like "imputation of parsimony," "mendicancy squad," "meretricious ornamentation," etc. do not transfer well at all to film. A more professional screenplay adaptation is necessary for the story to translate into something that makes sense for a video audience.2) While the cast was attractive and fit the parts visually, the acting style seemed very amateur and much more reminiscent of a small town theater company as another reviwer noted. It was too over the top for the subtlety that video can capture. It simply didn't seem genuine. This can partly be blamed on the use of O. Henry's exact words, rather than properly adapting it for film.3) The camera angles, lighting, and audio recordings are all poor in comparison with today's production standards. Although Amazon's editorial review lists several awards dated 2002 for this film, it looks like it was shot in the late 80's or early 90's...very low budget. The cost of the DVD should be reflected in the quality of the video. It's definitely not a collector's item that would cause one to overlook dated production values. This DVD is far too expensive for the product delivered.When I purchased this, I was remembering a made-for-tv version (more of an "inspired-by" rendition) that I viewed when I was very young. I thought I was purchasing the one I remembered. Unfortunately, I was incorrect. After a bit of research, I discovered that the version I remembered is called "The Gift of Love" starring Marie Osmond and Timothy Bottoms, also available through Amazon on DVD. I realize that Marie Osmond is not an academy award winning actress. But I found a clip of her version on YouTube, and it has much more character and appeal than this version by Scott Mansfield. The story is still set in the appropriate time period, but the screen adaptation is far more engaging, and the production is far more professional than the version I purchased.My recommendation? If you want an exact rendition of the book, and you're not concerned with a quality video production, buy this version. If you can settle for an "inspired by" version of O. Henry's story and want a DVD that is far more engaging to watch, buy "The Gift Of Love" instead. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93502156-the-gift-of-the-magi](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93502156-the-gift-of-the-magi) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*