Amahl and the Night Visitors(1951)
Amahl and the Night Visitors Synopsis
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.
Amahl and the Night Visitors (1951) is a music, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Kirk Browning, released on December 24, 1951 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Chet Allen, Rosemary Kuhlmann, Andrew McKinley and David Aiken. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Kirk Browning
- Writers:
- Gian Carlo Menotti
- Producers:
- Samuel Chotzinoff
- Production:
- NBC
- Status:
- Released
Amahl and the Night Visitors Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Chet Allen
Chet Allen
as Amahl
- Rosemary Kuhlmann
Rosemary Kuhlmann
as The Mother
- Andrew McKinley
Andrew McKinley
as King Caspar
- David Aiken
David Aiken
as King Melchior
- Leon Lishner
Leon Lishner
as King Balthazar
- Francis Monachino
Francis Monachino
as The Page
Melissa Hayden
as Dancer
- Nicholas Magallanes
Nicholas Magallanes
as Dancer
- Glen Tetley
Glen Tetley
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Kirk Browning, written by Gian Carlo Menotti, produced by Samuel Chotzinoff.
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Amahl and the Night Visitors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Amahl and the Night Visitors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amahl and the Night Visitors online?
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Who stars in Amahl and the Night Visitors?
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The main cast of Amahl and the Night Visitors (1951) includes Chet Allen, Rosemary Kuhlmann, Andrew McKinley, David Aiken and Leon Lishner. The film was directed by Kirk Browning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amahl and the Night Visitors released?
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Amahl and the Night Visitors was released on December 24, 1951 and runs for 55m.
Is Amahl and the Night Visitors worth watching?
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Amahl and the Night Visitors (1951) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.