The Night the Animals Talked

The Night the Animals Talked

1970 · 30 min · ★ 6.5 · Family, Animation, TV Movie

Common farm animals in the stable of Christ's birth begin to talk and communicate for the first time upon Mary and Joseph's arrival. They realize a miracle is about to take place, but lose their ability to speak following the birth of Christ as they rush to tell all about the Savior's birth.

Directed by Shamus Culhane · Written by Peter Fernandez

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