
The Greatest Gift
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Edmund Gwenn
Edmund Gwenn
Bartolomé the Juggler
Edmund Gwenn
Bartolomé the Juggler


Hans Conried
Hans Conried
Father Fabian (uncredited)
Hans Conried
Father Fabian (uncredited)


Lumsden Hare
Lumsden Hare
Father Cyprian (uncredited)
Lumsden Hare
Father Cyprian (uncredited)


Robert Emmett O'Connor
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Brother Xavier (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Brother Xavier (uncredited)
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