The Very First Noel

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The Very First Noel

2006

0h 24m

7.0(3 votes)

Animation

Family

Overview

Melchior, one of the Three Wise Men, narrates the story of his travels in search of a magnificent star pointing him to a newborn King.

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9 members

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Andy Griffith

Melchior (voice)

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Mike Krause

Balthasar (voice)

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Rod Goldfarb

Caspar / Scribe (voice)

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Steve Twitchell

Gabriel / Herod (voice)

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Catherine Gilbert

Mary (voice)

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Ernie Gilbert

Joseph / Tall Shepherd (voice)

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Maddie Taylor

Short Shepherd / Caesar / Tax Man / Townsperson (voice)

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Ben Chambers

Inn Keeper / Guard (voice)

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Jonna Wiseman

Shoppers / Granny (voice)

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