Movie Description

Amahl and the Night Visitors

(1951)

Overview

The historic, original, live airing of what would become an annual Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s, this opera tells the story of Amahl, a crippled shepherd boy, and his destitute mother, who provide temporary shelter to three men who are following a star to the newly-born Christ child.

Cast

Posters

Facts

Original TitleAmahl and the Night Visitors

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1951-12-24

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 55m

Production CompaniesNBC

Genres

  • Music
  • Drama
  • Family
  • TV Movie