The Very First Noel (Video 2006)

Directors:

Carrie Cheney, Yarrow Cheney

Writer:

Carrie Cheney

Stars:

Steve Twitchell, Matthew W. Taylor, Catherine Gilbert

Cast

Credited cast:
Steve Twitchell	...	Gabriel / Herod (voice)
Matthew W. Taylor	...	Short Shepherd / Caesar / Tax Man / Townsperson (voice)
Catherine Gilbert	...	Mary
Ernie Gilbert	...	Tall Shepherd / Joseph
Rod Goldfarb	...	Caspar / Scribe
Mike Krause	...	Balthasar
Ben Chambers	...	Inn Keeper
Jonna Wiseman	...	Shoppers, Granny
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Andy Griffith	...	Melchoir (voice)

Storyline

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Family

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 2006 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Reel FX Creative Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Because it isn't specifically stated in the Bible itself, various sources have given different theories regarding which Wiseman gave Jesus which gift. In this case, Melchior is shown giving the gold, Balthasar the frankincense, and Caspar the myrrh.

User Reviews

Enchanting view of a familiar tale

We all know the story-- no spoiler warning needed here. What a great animated short film-- the music is captivating and the rhyme reminds me of Twas the Night Before Christmas. Andy Griffith is a great choice for narrator. My daughter loves it and that's probably the best predictor of a movie's popularity in our house. She loves to play with her toys and then take a 23 minute break and watch this movie. The film is honest, funny, and purely enjoyable. What a great way to introduce my children to the birth of Christ. My only gripe is that I wish it was longer. I hoped it would be more of a feature film length than merely 23 minutes.