O. Henry's Full House (1952) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
O. Henry's Full House (1952) — Five O. Henry stories, each separate. The primary one from the critics' acclaim was "The Streaming on Amaz...
O. Henry's Full House (1952) Storyline
Five O. Henry stories, each separate. The primary one from the critics' acclaim was "The Cop and the Anthem". Soapy tells fellow bum Horace that he is going to get arrested so he can spend the winter in a nice jail cell. He fails. He can't even accost a woman; she turns out to be a streetwalker. The other stories are "The Clarion Call", "The Last Leaf", "The Ransom of Red Chief", and "The Gift of the Magi".
Full Cast & Crew
- Fred Allen as Sam "Slick" Brown (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
- Anne Baxter as Joanna Goodwin (segment "The Last Leaf")
- Jeanne Crain as Della (segment "The Gift of the Magi")
- Farley Granger as Jim (segment "The Gift of the Magi")
- Charles Laughton as Soapy (segment "The Cop and the Anthem")
- Oscar Levant as William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
- Marilyn Monroe as Streetwalker (segment "The Cop and the Anthem")
- Jean Peters as Susan Goodwin (segment "The Last Leaf")
- Gregory Ratoff as Behrman (segment "The Last Leaf")
- Dale Robertson as Barney Woods (segment "The Clarion Call")
- David Wayne as Horace (segment "The Cop and the Anthem")
- Richard Widmark as Johnny Kernan (segment "The Clarion Call")
- Joyce Mackenzie
- Lee Aaker as J.B. Dorset (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
- Richard Rober as Chief of Detectives (segment "The Clarion Call")
Why Watch O. Henry's Full House?
The Vibe: O. Henry's Full House is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1952. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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