The Greatest Gift's primary photo
  • The Greatest Gift (1942)
  • Passed
    Short | 11 min | Short, Drama
Primary photo for The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift (1942)
Passed
Short | 11 min | Short, Drama

Medieval French legend tells of monks who devote the cold nights of winter to making gifts they offer to Our Lady when spring comes. On the night snowfall blocks the pass to Italy, the monks find a nearly frozen juggler, Bartholomew, and ...See moreMedieval French legend tells of monks who devote the cold nights of winter to making gifts they offer to Our Lady when spring comes. On the night snowfall blocks the pass to Italy, the monks find a nearly frozen juggler, Bartholomew, and take him in. Fr. Cyprian invites him to stay for the winter. He proves inept at most tasks, is embarrassed by their hospitality, and is too poor to pay. Plus, his vagabond life draws the suspicion of young Fr. Fabian. When spring arrives, Bartholomew is anxious to leave, but Fr. Cyprian asks him to stay while they offer their gifts to Our Lady. The juggler has nothing to give. Should he just slip away? Written by See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writer
Karl Kamb (screenplay)
Composer
Cinematographer
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about The Greatest Gift.

Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 5, 1942

Release date
Sep 5, 1942 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for The Greatest Gift.

Cast

+ Add Cast
4 cast members
Name Known for
Edmund Gwenn
Bartolomé - the Juggler Bartolomé - the Juggler   See fewer
Hans Conried
Father Fabian (uncredited) Father Fabian (uncredited)   See fewer
Lumsden Hare
Father Cyprian (uncredited) Father Cyprian (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Brother Xavier (uncredited) Brother Xavier (uncredited)   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown