Nora's Christmas Gift

Nora's Christmas Gift

Nora's Christmas Gift

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Nora's Christmas Gift

1989

0h 46m

5.3(3 votes)

Drama

Family

Overview

Nora spends her time feeling sorry for herself as she faces hearing problems and blindness. But at the Bennington Christmas Pageant, Nora receives a special gift - a sure knowledge that Jesus Christ lives and loves her.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Celeste Holm

Celeste Holm

Nora Richards

Elizabeth Wilson

Elizabeth Wilson

Madeline Mumford

David Jensen

LeGrand

Jay Bernard

Monroe

Nancy Borgenicht

State Trooper

Robert Conder

Robert Conder

Coach

Stephen Cracroft

Stephen Cracroft

Dr. Lyttle

Frank Gerrish

Frank Gerrish

Deaf Man

Susie Goebel

Erika

Star Herrmann

Alfreda

Creative team

Directed by: Michael McLean
Written by: Michael McLean
Brian Capener
Produced by: Michael McLean
James Rutherford

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