Amahl and the Night Visitors (1951)

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.

Genres: Music, Drama, Family, TV Movie

Stars: Chet Allen, Rosemary Kuhlmann, Andrew McKinley, David Aiken, Leon Lishner

Release Date: 1951-12-24

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 8 / 10 (2 votes)

Runtime: 55 mins