The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
Seen it?1952 | 60 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Lion in Winter or The Bishop's Wife, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
The birth of Jesus and the serene Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 674 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner
- Robert Shaw ChoraleThemselves (Voices)
- Betty FurnessSelf
- Lloyd BochnerMagi Who Delivers Myrrh
- John CannonSelf - Announcer (voice)
- Thomas ChalmersKing Herod
- Hurd HatfieldNarrator
- Paul TrippJoseph
- Miriam WolfeThe Virgin Mary