Based on Henry van Dyke's classic, The Story of the Other Wise Man, this fictional story set in Biblical times is told in gently comic terms. A Magi named Artaban (Martin Sheen) sees a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant to the Messiah. Artaban takes with him three precious gifts to present to the Messiah. For 33 years Artaban pursues Jesus, only to miss Him at every turn.
The Gospel Films Archive is a multi-volume collection of rare and vintage Christian dramas and documentaries produced throughout the 20th century by independent Christian producers as well as major Hollywood studios. The GFA Family Films Collection features films by Entrepreneur Sam Hersh who founded Family Films in 1946 to create spiritually driven entertainment for the entire family. Top Hollywood talent enhances these four inspired short films created between 1951 and 1961.
Based on Jonathan Swift's 18th century immortal tale, this animated feature includes wonderful songs and endearing characters. It took nearly 700 artists to complete this 1939 feature film, which was directed by Dave Fleischer and produced by Max Fleischer for Fleischer Studios.
The made-for-television version of Johanna Spyri's family classic. Heidi (Jennifer Edwards), a young orphan girl, is sent to live with her grandfather (Michael Redgrave) in the beautiful Swiss Alps. The gruff and bitter old man views Heidi at first as an ill-mannered child and an unwanted responsibility, but he soon becomes quite attached to her.
Freddie Bartholomew stars as a poor nine-year-old boy who turns out to be the long-lost heir to a British fortune. DVD also includes the "Our Gang Follies of 1938."
In this animated program, Hans the shoemaker learns the true meaning of Christmas as he receives the ultimate gift.
This 1966 classic tells the story of two Old Testament leaders from the Book of Judges.
This 1935 British film version of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic stars Sir Seymour Hicks as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who scoffs at the yuletide spirit around him. But on Christmas Eve, he embarks on a journey led by three spirits who convince him to mend his ways and embrace the joys of Christmas.
Three Christmas Classics: Christmas Is / The City That Forgot About Christmas / The Stableboy's Christmas.
She’s the lovable redhead with a knack for monkey business! Join Lucille Ball in her hit series, “The Lucy Show.” Ball plays Lucy Carmichael, a recently widowed secretary who works for a bad-tempered boss, Theodore J. Mooney, at First National Bank. Expect plenty of Lucy-esque blunders and office shenanigans in this hilarious smash-hit series! This is the queen of comedy doing what she does best: making people laugh. Gale Gordon co-stars.
This 5-movie pack includes Lassie: The Painted Hills, Snowbound, Castle Rock, River's End, and Baker's Hawk.
6 Episodes of the television series inspired by the novels of Walter Farley.
This is the wildly popular Western series about a patriotic Nevada rancher and his three spirited sons... With its value-driven themes and a cast headed by Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts and Dan Blocker, NBC's Bonanza was a hit television series that dominated the ratings during the Sixties. Volume 1 features 8 episodes.
These are the Western adventure stories of the Cartwright family: father Ben (Lorne Greene), eldest son Adam (Pernell Roberts), middle son Hoss (Dan Blocker), and youngest son Little Joe (Michael Landon). This Bonanza collection captures the classic family stories of a single father raising his sons and helping his neighbors in another 8 episodes.
This 4-movie pack includes these classic films: Huckleberry Finn, Lassie: The Painted Hills, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Where the Red Fern Grows.
Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke), a writer for the fictitious television comedy, The Alan Brady Show, is in the business of jokes. As Petrie works alongside fellow writers, Sally (Rose Marie) and Buddy (Morey Amsterdam), and pompous producer Melvin Cooley (Richard Deacon), the humor of the show overflows into their own lives. While trying to create a top-notch comedy, Petrie and his cohorts, as well as his wife, Laura (Mary Tyler Moore), must deal with everyday problems both at work and at home. It’s wholesome TV comedy for the entire family!
The Academy Award-winning musical about Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman in a Czarist-era Russian village whose life is filled with joy and sadness but always buoyed by the human spirit and his faith in God. Struggling in a time of political flux to find husbands for his three dowry-less daughters, Tevye faces life's challenges with a love of life, devotion to his family, and eternal hope.
A wonderful romantic tale of a young married couple who have little money to buy each other Christmas presents. And so she cuts off and sells her beautiful hair... "One dollar and eighty seven cents. And the next day would be Christmas."
True to the beloved classic that has enchanted fans across the world for over a century, L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables brings to life the story of the determined, spirited little girl who touches the lives of everyone she meets. Starring Ella Ballentine, Sara Botsford, and Martin Sheen as Matthew.
True to the beloved classic that has enchanted fans across the world, these two family films bring to life the story of the determined, spirited little girl who touches the lives of everyone she meets. Starring Ella Ballentine as Anne, Sara Botsford as Marilla, and Martin Sheen as Matthew. Includes L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables and L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables The Good Stars.
Where the Red Fern Grows -- This film tells the story of a boy and his dogs growing up in the majestic Ozark Mountains, and the love between parents. Where the Red Fern Grows, Part II -- Billy returns from WWII to his grandfather's home and tries to readjust to civilian life. But the killing he witnessed in the war, along with the loss of a leg, have embittered him. It is through the gift of two puppies and a new friend that Billy rediscovers himself.