The First Christmas

The First Christmas
by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.

The First Christmas
Our Price: $45.00
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: DVD
See more DVD releases


(Click here)
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada

DVD Cover Information

Actor: Angela Lansbury, Cyril Ritchard
Director: Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Performer: Christopher Plummer
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 23 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-07-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Vision Video

Movie Reviews of The First Christmas

Movie Review: Amazon is wrong again.
Summary: 5 Stars

This product is not the Rankin & Bass production of "The First Christmas (The Story of the First Christmas Snow)". It is "The First Christmas" by Billy Budd Films. The words "Billy Budd" appear clearly on the DVD case (and on Amazon's own picture of the item). Yet the product review states "Rankin & Bass". Poor work Amazon.com

Summary of The First Christmas

Winner of Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children?s Video and the Crown Award for Best Children?s Video.

A magnificent production that offers a fresh, new way to recapture the meaning and mystery of the Christmas story. This colorful, clay-animated program of "The First Christmas" is narrated by Christopher Plummer and will delight adults and children alike.

It tells the traditional story of the birth of Jesus, beginning with Mary and Joseph's trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem. We witness their encounter with the innkeeper who "has no room for them," but provides shelter in a stable where Mary gives birth. We see the announcement to the shepherds and follow the Magi who trek across the desert guided by the mysterious star.

Rebecca, the innkeeper's daughter, and Daniel, the shepherd boy, provide a strong supporting cast. And finally, the mood is enhanced by colloquial dialogue and familiar music in the background. You'll recognize traditional carols such as "Silent Night," "We Three Kings," "Joy to the World," "O Come All Ye Faithful,"and "O Little Town of Bethlehem." Includes English and Spanish language tracks.

Similar DVD Movies
A Miser Brothers' Christmas (Deluxe Edition) ImageA Miser Brothers' Christmas (Deluxe Edition)
Warner Brothers; Release date: 2009-10-06; DVD
Best price: $3.78
Price in other shops: $19.98
Little Drummer Boy Book 2 [VHS] ImageLittle Drummer Boy Book 2 [VHS]
Warner Home Video; Release date: 1993-12-21; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $99.49
Classic Christmas Favorites (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! / The Year Without a Santa Claus / Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July / Rudolph's Shiny New Year) ImageClassic Christmas Favorites (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! / The Year Without a Santa Claus / Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July / Rudolph's Shiny New Year)
Warner Brothers; Release date: 2008-10-07; DVD
Best price: $13.85
Price in other shops: $24.98
Life And Adventures Of Santa Claus/Nestor The Christmas Donkey (Double Feature) ImageLife And Adventures Of Santa Claus/ Nestor The Christmas Donkey (Double Feature)
Warner; Release date: 2009-11-17; Published: 2009; DVD
Best price: $11.98
Price in other shops: $19.99
The First Christmas and Other Stories ImageThe First Christmas and Other Stories
Gaiam; Release date: 1999-04-19; DVD
Best price: $8.36
Price in other shops: $19.95
Compare prices and read customer reviews for more than one million DVD titles.
Oscar 2005 Winners