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The Secret Gift

1920·Movie
50min·NR

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The Secret Gift fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Jan Saxe and Peter Harlingen, two young men from Holland, arrive in America with little orphan Bertha Kruger whom they have befriended during the trip and whom they both love. Bertha has come to live with her blind Aunt Sophie, and when Jan secretly raises $500 for an operation to restore her aunt's sight, Bertha marries Peter, believing that he was the donor of the "secret gift."
Silent Era RomanceOrphan StoryEarly American ImmigrationSecret AdmirerMelodramaBlack and WhiteFamilyHistorical Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Secret Gift worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Secret Gift rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Secret Gift?

0 h 50 min

The Secret Gift runs 0 h 50 min.

What language is The Secret Gift in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.