The Star of Bethlehem (1954)
Christmas, Bible
Genre : Family
Runtime : 25M
Director : James Mason
Synopsis
James Mason and his wife Pamela read sections from the bible that lead up to the birth of Jesus. James Mason then visits his daughter in bed and their discussion leads into an enactment of the Nativity starring a cast of children.
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