On one of his bratty son Eric's annual visits, the plutocrat U.S. Bates takes him to his department store and offers him anything in it as a gift. Eric chooses a black janitor who has made him laugh with his antics. At first the man suffers many indignities as Eric's "toy", but gradually teaches the lonely boy what it is like to have and to be a friend.
Editor's Verdict
"The movie was released during the holiday season, suggesting a thematic link, but the plot synopsis does not confirm a strong Christmas setting or plot focus. The themes of friendship and belonging align with general holiday sentiments, but without confirmation that the events occur during the season, it remains borderline. The classification leans toward KINDA due to the 'Holiday Release' hint, which often correlates with thematic content, even if the central conflict isn't explicitly Christmassy."
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