

It's a Gift
1934, English. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
LOOK THIS GIFT IN THE FACE IF YOU WANT A BIG HORSE-LAUGH
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch It's a Gift
It's a Gift isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Norman Z. McLeodDirector
- W.C. FieldsHarold Bissonette
- Baby LeRoyBaby Dunk
- Kathleen HowardAmelia Bissonette
- Jean RouverolMildred Bissonette
- Julian MadisonJohn Durston
- Tommy BuppNorman Bissonette
- Tammany YoungEverett Ricks
- Morgan WallaceJames Fitchmueller
- Charles SellonMr. Muckle
- Josephine WhittellMrs. Dunk
- T. Roy BarnesInsurance Salesman
- Diana LewisMiss Dunk
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Cunningham, W.C. Fields
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It's a Gift: quick answers
Is It's a Gift worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It's a Gift?
It's a Gift runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does It's a Gift have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It's a Gift. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It's a Gift parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It's a Gift is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It's a Gift on?
It's a Gift isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's a Gift?
If you liked It's a Gift, try Good Neighbor Sam, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, McLintock!.
Who directed It's a Gift?
It's a Gift (1934) was directed by Norman Z. McLeod and stars W.C. Fields, Baby LeRoy, Kathleen Howard.