Whether it’s Christmas stocking stuffers, hostess gifts or holiday presents for family and friends, below are a few holiday gift ideas for the classic film fans in your life. And perhaps for yourself as well.
Here are ideas for books, puzzles, decor/home and movie streaming and experiences:
BOOKS
It's a Wonderful Life: Quotes and Inspiration from the 1946 classic movie
This book assembles some of the best quotes and excerpts from “It’s a Wonderful Life” movie, along with photos from the movie, posters and other images. We can all learn from, as Capra put it, “a film to tell the weary, the disheartened, and the disillusioned … that no man is a failure! … that each man’s life touches so many other lives.”
Beginner’s Guide to Classic Movies
Where to start: The best classic movies for beginners! Jumpstart your classic movie appreciation with 50 movies that provide an entertaining cross-section of stars, directors, genres and more from Old Hollywood. You’ll start to discover which styles and stars you like.
Harold Lloyd's autobiography: A reissue of the 1928 edition
Perhaps no other comedian has ever been so of his time as Harold Lloyd.
The silent comedy star of such hits as “Safety Last!” “Why Worry?” “Grandma’s Boy” and “The Freshman” both reflected the 1920s youthful and optimistic spirit of the era as well as drove part of that pop culture himself.
The 1928 autobiography “An American Comedy” traces Harold Lloyd’s early childhood through his stardom and is an interesting snapshot of Lloyd's career and Hollywood in the historic time.
101 Classic Movie Trivia Questions
Who dated who in Old Hollywood? What movies set records at awards shows and at the box office? Who made silver screen history? You may love classic movies, but how much do you really know? This collection of 101 trivia questions (and answers!) puts your knowledge to the test.
PUZZLES
Your love of jigsaw puzzles and classic movies combined in one fun gift. Each comes in a collectible metal tin box, with 252 pieces or up to 1,000 pieces.
Classic Christmas movies
The design can also be ordered for greeting cards, iPhone case and throw blanket
The first 20 best picture winners
Puzzle out some of the greatest movies featuring beautiful movie poster artwork from the first 20 best picture winners, from the first awards on Hollywood’s biggest night in 1927 to 1947. All your favorites include Gone With The Wind, Casablanca, Grand Hotel, You Can’t Take It With You and more.
The design can also be ordered on posters, T-shirts, pillows, socks and more
More puzzles
COFFEE MUGS
Joel McCrea
Silent movie posters
PHONE CASES
Charlie Chaplin vintage poster
His Girl Friday
HOME DECOR & MORE
Cleopatra tote bag
Show off your design sense and your love of classic movies with this tote bag featuring the movie poster from legendary silent film star Theda Bara's 1917's epic "Cleopatra."
Classic Christmas movies throw blanket/bedding
Snuggle into the holiday spirit with this throw blanket featuring some of the most popular Christmas classic movies.
Best picture winner socks
You'll be golden when you slip on these socks featuring posters from the first 20 Best Picture winners.
MOVIE WATCHING
New showings of old movies
Give the gift of a classic movie screening. Fathom Events re-releases a couple of movies each month. Flashback Cinema hosts classic movies in select theaters across the U.S. and many more local movie houses and drive-ins are showing old movies. Gift cards, a ticket subscription and other possibilities would be the perfect gift for the classic movie lover.
Gift a streaming service subscription
A gift subscription to a video streaming service will likely set you back a few bucks but well worth it for the depth of classic movies.
Hulu includes classic movie hidden gems and sells gift cards at retailers such as Target. The Criterion Channel offers gift subscriptions from a month to a year. Streamers such as Tubi and Pluto TV are free (with ads) but include many classic movie deep cuts and cult favorites. Even getting a free service set up for someone who isn’t tech savvy can be a great budget gift: just give your time!
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