The Greatest Gift

Medieval French monks find a freezing, ill juggler and take him in. Upon recovering, the impoverished man wishes to illustrate his tremendous gratitude. He eventually finds a way to.

Cast

Edmund Gwenn

as Bartolomé the Juggler

Hans Conried

as Father Fabian (uncredited)

Lumsden Hare

as Father Cyprian (uncredited)

Robert Emmett O'Connor

as Brother Xavier (uncredited)

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