The Most Beautiful Gift (1916)

On the occasion of her birthday, a young woman sends out invitations to her many admirers: she wants to marry the one of them who gives her the best present. While the numerous suitors appear, Ernst Lubitsch's character is almost too late: having lost a button on his shirt, he has to roller-skate to his beloved in order to arrive on time. The effort is worth it, as he gives her the best present of all: a quarter of a pound of butter. Lost.

Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Runtime: 10 min
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Production: Projektions-AG Union
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de

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silent film

More Films by Director: Ernst Lubitsch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Most Beautiful Gift about?
On the occasion of her birthday, a young woman sends out invitations to her many admirers: she wants to marry the one of them who gives her the best present. While the numerous suitors appear, Ernst Lubitsch's character is almost too late: having lost a button on his shirt, he has to roller-skate to his beloved in order to arrive on time. The effort is worth it, as he gives her the best present of all: a quarter of a pound of butter. Lost.
Who directed The Most Beautiful Gift?
The Most Beautiful Gift was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Who stars in The Most Beautiful Gift?
The Most Beautiful Gift stars Ernst Lubitsch.
How long is The Most Beautiful Gift?
The Most Beautiful Gift has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
Where was The Most Beautiful Gift produced?
The Most Beautiful Gift was produced in Germany.