A Present with a Future
Original title: The Present with a Future
1943 · 3 min
Vincent ShermanCast
Bette Davis Patti Hale
Plot
In a short scene a mother explains to her children, Jenny and Billy, why they received war bonds as Christmas presents, even though the mother can afford to give them more expensive gifts. Davis then steps out of character and asks moviegoers to buy war bonds and stamps.
Sinekatalog’s take
A Present with a Future (1943) is a British short film directed by Vincent Sherman. It stars Patti Hale. It runs 3 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (340 votes)
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