So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
We came across this film by mistake for a few years running and when they stopped showing it we had to buy it. Watching it with a glass of sherry now means the beginning of Christmas,
This movie was filmed in my dad's home town, and my aunt and uncle supplied (and drove) the horses and sleigh. So it's always been a favorite of ours.
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This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. I first saw this movie maybe 6 years ago. John Dencer has such a wonderful voice and was great in this movie. R.I.P. John Denver
sometimes they have it on the Hallmark channel during the Christmas season. I taped my copy off that when it was on. otherwise its pretty much only available online somewhere
Kirkba, thanks for the information below! Glad to know that Gennie James is alive and well and probably loving what she does~!! Merry Christmas everyone and God Bless John for making this wonderful Christmas movie!!!
I first saw Gennie James in the Secret Garden and was smitten. My 2nd crush after Kaleena Kiff from the New Leave it to Beaver.
I was so excited a few months later when i saw this was going to be on tv. But halfway through my mom made me go to bed. I protested heartily but to no avail.
It was 10 years before I was able to see the second half of the movie and I now make sure I watch it every Christmas.
Saw the movie for the first time last night and loved it! It was so heart-warming and that little girl (Gennie James) is so freakin adorable - she is THE CUTEST child actor/actress I have ever seen! I just wanted to pull her out of my TV and keep her! She was such an excellent actress in this movie! My mom has always loved John Denver so of course I grew up listening to his music. Now, I need to try and find the movie so I can buy it! What ever happend to Gennie James?
Thank you Christopher, for writing such a wonderful movie! Was it written with John Denver in mind as the leading man or was he chosen after it was written? Either way, he was the perfect choice. Too bad he wasn't in more movies. We need John Denver in our lives again, now more than ever. What I've often wished for is a new movie with an accurate portrayal of his life and character.
Actually, if I remember correctly, we originally thought of Richard Thomas (John Boy from the Waltons) when we were writing the script. Credit the producer Norman Rosemont with the Denver selection -- the two of them were ski buddies in colorado!
Yes, I can see Richard Thomas in that role. I like him too, but am so glad the role went to JD. Denver was offered the starring role in "Officer and A Gentleman" but turned it down, a decision that he deeply regretted. He loved acting. He was an amazing singer/songwriter and in consideration of his efforts on behalf of the environment, NASA and the Hunger Project was one of the world's finest human beings in my opinion.
@cgrabber1955 Hopefully you'll get this message. When is this movie going to be available in DVD. They don't even show it on TV anymore (except Hallmark which we don't get on our cable)
@cgrabber1955 You did a wonderful job... one of my all time favorite Christmas movies. God bless you and may John Denver rest in peace, he is sorely missed : (
I had never seen this movie. Made-for-TV Christmas movies are usually just too sappy for me. BUT, after seeing this clip with JD, I had to see the whole movie. Found a copy on eBay and watched it last night. So sweet, and what a perfect character for him to play. He - and everyone - did a nice job.
Can't believe I spent $20 plus shipping for a 20+-year-old VHS tape! But it's a new holiday classic for me.
The Feeling of Christmas....It may be something we've all lost touch with over the years. Especially after discovering that Santa Claus wasn't "real" in those younger days. Today, that feeling of joy and warmth I've lost touch with for so long now, came back into my heart. It made me feel wonderful. I felt like a little girl again as I watched this movie.Christmas isn't just a holiday. It's a Feeling. It's that spirit of Love and Giving. It feels good to remember those feelings.
The Christmas Gift is one of my fave holiday films.
Just a heads up, around Dec, look for it to be played on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime. Those two networks always play it. It's also on Amazon and Ebay...but very costly. But since he and Genie ( Alex ) are both gone, it's a collectors item and something to remember them by.
I just ordered my copy from EBAY. Couldn't wait to get it. But i have a question. When did Gennie James pass away? I couldn't find any information on her on the web at all. I've seen all the movies that she appeared in but nothing on the interenet about her passing.
I am very happy that you got yourself a copy. To be honest with you, I just searched for an answer for you. I was told oodles of yrs ago of her passing. That wound up making the movie that much more special to me, because they both were alive. Now after searching...I do appologize for any misleading information. I am stunned by no death info, I am to assume, I was told false info.
I know you spent some cash on the vhs, it was well spent.
Thank you for the update. So, I am thinking that she may be still alive! Hopefully that is the case; what a gifted little actress she is! You are right, as the money was very well spent on the tape......Great day to all
Gennie James left the acting business quite a number of years ago, from what I've heard, but is alive and well. It would seem she decided not to continue to pursue acting as a career. She indeed was a very gifted actress. I saw her in "Places In The Heart", "A Secret Garden", and "Alex: The Life of A Child" and I was impressed with her talent.
Whatever she is doing now, she's left an impressive body of work behind (thank you Gennie!) and I wish her well.
I saw somewhere online a while back a guy who said he was Gennie's brother-in-law. He said Gennie dropped out of the public eye after being a victim of identity theft years ago but is alive and well working as a nurse in the Dallas area.
Life use to be so much more simple and pleasant. People always accuse John Denver of being cheesy but I think the world is just too tainted. You rock John and we miss you.
Aspen1987 I watch this movie every year at Christmas time....This is my favourite part in the movie.....Now I can drop in and watch this part anytime. Thanks for posting..
I love this movie. I have it on VHS they did not put it on DVD.I really enjoyed watching this movie.Maybe so day I can find it.
phillymrsandmr 1 month ago
One of my favorite Christmas movies,miss John,and what happened to Gennie James who played Alex so well.? nice song too.
Recommend John Denver in" Montana Christmas skies",beautiful.
eaglerock999 1 month ago
awsome
alonzozcorner 1 month ago
Lovely and meaningful words.. Simple and so real. This is John Denver.
thongseck 1 month ago
Luke 2:16-20
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
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morninggloryone 1 month ago
We came across this film by mistake for a few years running and when they stopped showing it we had to buy it. Watching it with a glass of sherry now means the beginning of Christmas,
kathy6864 1 month ago
great movie it was on sky tv last night love john denver
TheChristina1954 1 month ago
For those who are interested, It's on CTS channel 51 right now if you'd like to watch and you live in Canada! :)
redrosestoo 1 month ago
I was lucky enouhg to catch the movie on TV and tape it.
norfolk611 1 month ago
That voice! So pure. This is my favorite John denver song!
MidcenturyMom 2 months ago
This movie was filmed in my dad's home town, and my aunt and uncle supplied (and drove) the horses and sleigh. So it's always been a favorite of ours.
jmrcrp 2 months ago
Thanks fo sharing the video, i didn't know about this movie, now i will see.
TouristTrophyRecord 2 months ago
John Denver still touches my heart.
DHRSoulTravel 4 months ago 2
did anyone besides me think that the woman who gets off the plane who said
she had a wonderful time talking to them looks a lot like Silvy Vartan?
lvsrlmsc 6 months ago
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darkbug1234 1 year ago
this comes from my favorite Christmas movie---thanks.
Nancy
nancypeterson100 1 year ago
*sigh* love it... gets better every time I watch it.
Akelei1961 1 year ago
what a Gift from GOD he was... rest in PEACE John, we miss u <3
DERedhead65 1 year ago 2
@DERedhead65 I agree and I miss him too! : (
1bol390 1 year ago
This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. I first saw this movie maybe 6 years ago. John Dencer has such a wonderful voice and was great in this movie. R.I.P. John Denver
twin2ahwoo 1 year ago
Lovely movie! I wish the whole thing was on here. I'd love to see it again.
alsgal4eternity 1 year ago
sometimes they have it on the Hallmark channel during the Christmas season. I taped my copy off that when it was on. otherwise its pretty much only available online somewhere
twin2ahwoo 1 year ago
I also liked thjis movie..can you buy this movie on amazon?
Dusty8417 1 year ago
My Christmas is NOT complete without watching this movie...and I still CRY even after 20 years...
overthehillfan 1 year ago 2
"Love never fails"
tubechannel1963 1 year ago
Man, I wish Gennie James was still acting. She had a unique talent.
AmaindeJH 2 years ago 2
The look on the little girls face says it all!
John had a way of drawing you in when he sang!
This is one of the best Christmas movies ever!!
kslrn1663 2 years ago
Kirkba, thanks for the information below! Glad to know that Gennie James is alive and well and probably loving what she does~!! Merry Christmas everyone and God Bless John for making this wonderful Christmas movie!!!
annieinaspen 2 years ago
I first saw Gennie James in the Secret Garden and was smitten. My 2nd crush after Kaleena Kiff from the New Leave it to Beaver.
I was so excited a few months later when i saw this was going to be on tv. But halfway through my mom made me go to bed. I protested heartily but to no avail.
It was 10 years before I was able to see the second half of the movie and I now make sure I watch it every Christmas.
kirkba 2 years ago
can u post more of this movie I would like to see the rest of it thanks if u can!
Hannahorse715 2 years ago
Darling
tubechannel1963 2 years ago
hi nicole8812. i'm like send your copy
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my address 86879Calle Tolosa
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THE COPY OF THE CHRISTMAS GIFT
Anastasia5762 2 years ago
I love this movie, I have been searching for it forever, I wish you could post the whole thing...Lol...Thanks for this ! God Bless:)
QUEENBEACHA 2 years ago 2
This is a Christmas favorite, as well as a JD fav song - thanks so MUCH for posting!!!!
Lindy0068 2 years ago 9
This song make me cry...but smile at the same time. Especially at the end =*)
GatesJJ1 3 years ago 2
I saw this movie today on the Hallmark channel. One of my new favorites.
LilyD1994 3 years ago
R.I.P John Denver. Merry Christmas
GatesJJ1 3 years ago
Saw the movie for the first time last night and loved it! It was so heart-warming and that little girl (Gennie James) is so freakin adorable - she is THE CUTEST child actor/actress I have ever seen! I just wanted to pull her out of my TV and keep her! She was such an excellent actress in this movie! My mom has always loved John Denver so of course I grew up listening to his music. Now, I need to try and find the movie so I can buy it! What ever happend to Gennie James?
luv2deer 3 years ago
As one of the writers of the movie, I am pleased so many folks still like it!
Christopher Grabenstein
cgrabber1955 3 years ago 22
Thank you Christopher, for writing such a wonderful movie! Was it written with John Denver in mind as the leading man or was he chosen after it was written? Either way, he was the perfect choice. Too bad he wasn't in more movies. We need John Denver in our lives again, now more than ever. What I've often wished for is a new movie with an accurate portrayal of his life and character.
mtsthelensgirl 3 years ago
Actually, if I remember correctly, we originally thought of Richard Thomas (John Boy from the Waltons) when we were writing the script. Credit the producer Norman Rosemont with the Denver selection -- the two of them were ski buddies in colorado!
cgrabber1955 3 years ago
Yes, I can see Richard Thomas in that role. I like him too, but am so glad the role went to JD. Denver was offered the starring role in "Officer and A Gentleman" but turned it down, a decision that he deeply regretted. He loved acting. He was an amazing singer/songwriter and in consideration of his efforts on behalf of the environment, NASA and the Hunger Project was one of the world's finest human beings in my opinion.
mtsthelensgirl 3 years ago
@cgrabber1955 thank you from a John Denver fan! Merry Christmas . : )
1bol390 1 year ago
@cgrabber1955 Hopefully you'll get this message. When is this movie going to be available in DVD. They don't even show it on TV anymore (except Hallmark which we don't get on our cable)
mrstheresa12303 1 year ago 2
@cgrabber1955 It would never really be Christmas for me without watching this movie. Thank you for being one of the writers!
skycop61 1 year ago 2
@cgrabber1955 You did a wonderful job... one of my all time favorite Christmas movies. God bless you and may John Denver rest in peace, he is sorely missed : (
lesliejeanne 2 months ago
@cgrabber1955 this is one of the best sweetest movies and John will be missed here in Colorado
joanlouise53 1 month ago
@cgrabber1955 great moie i watched it last night
TheChristina1954 1 month ago
I had never seen this movie. Made-for-TV Christmas movies are usually just too sappy for me. BUT, after seeing this clip with JD, I had to see the whole movie. Found a copy on eBay and watched it last night. So sweet, and what a perfect character for him to play. He - and everyone - did a nice job.
Can't believe I spent $20 plus shipping for a 20+-year-old VHS tape! But it's a new holiday classic for me.
HollyinMaui 3 years ago
can you still post more of this video I love john he is my idol and that little girl is an excellent actor
ChefHannah715 3 years ago
The Feeling of Christmas....It may be something we've all lost touch with over the years. Especially after discovering that Santa Claus wasn't "real" in those younger days. Today, that feeling of joy and warmth I've lost touch with for so long now, came back into my heart. It made me feel wonderful. I felt like a little girl again as I watched this movie.Christmas isn't just a holiday. It's a Feeling. It's that spirit of Love and Giving. It feels good to remember those feelings.
missbatman 3 years ago 3
one of my favorite movies! It's on every year on the Hallmark channel around Christmas.
u2beuser2 3 years ago
I loooooooooooooooooooooooooove this video it is my favorite John Denver video
freedomwolf1 3 years ago
want a copy i will send you one free of charge callme 239-275-4886 leave address
nicole8812 3 years ago
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nicole8812 3 years ago
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nicole8812 3 years ago
Every year I watch this I can't help but cry it started when I was seven in 1987 and ever year since.
j1980boy 3 years ago 2
Oh John, we miss you everytime!!!
Annakate111 3 years ago
This is a holiday film my family watches yearly. I look forward to it every year. John was and still is a real blessing.
Rest In Peace John.
Dayofthedead1976 3 years ago 3
Which holiday film is it? I wish I had a copy. I've got "Oh God," and watch it a lot.
bettywhitedog 3 years ago
The Christmas Gift is one of my fave holiday films.
Just a heads up, around Dec, look for it to be played on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime. Those two networks always play it. It's also on Amazon and Ebay...but very costly. But since he and Genie ( Alex ) are both gone, it's a collectors item and something to remember them by.
I wish you nothing but luck in finding a copy.
Dayofthedead1976 3 years ago
I just ordered my copy from EBAY. Couldn't wait to get it. But i have a question. When did Gennie James pass away? I couldn't find any information on her on the web at all. I've seen all the movies that she appeared in but nothing on the interenet about her passing.
rubertoos 3 years ago
I am very happy that you got yourself a copy. To be honest with you, I just searched for an answer for you. I was told oodles of yrs ago of her passing. That wound up making the movie that much more special to me, because they both were alive. Now after searching...I do appologize for any misleading information. I am stunned by no death info, I am to assume, I was told false info.
I know you spent some cash on the vhs, it was well spent.
Dayofthedead1976 3 years ago
Thank you for the update. So, I am thinking that she may be still alive! Hopefully that is the case; what a gifted little actress she is! You are right, as the money was very well spent on the tape......Great day to all
rubertoos 3 years ago
Gennie James left the acting business quite a number of years ago, from what I've heard, but is alive and well. It would seem she decided not to continue to pursue acting as a career. She indeed was a very gifted actress. I saw her in "Places In The Heart", "A Secret Garden", and "Alex: The Life of A Child" and I was impressed with her talent.
Whatever she is doing now, she's left an impressive body of work behind (thank you Gennie!) and I wish her well.
redrosestoo 2 years ago 3
I saw somewhere online a while back a guy who said he was Gennie's brother-in-law. He said Gennie dropped out of the public eye after being a victim of identity theft years ago but is alive and well working as a nurse in the Dallas area.
kirkba 2 years ago
Saw this movie years ago. I SO wish they'd produce it on CD.
SoarinRockies 3 years ago 4
Me Too!
bettywhitedog 3 years ago
Life use to be so much more simple and pleasant. People always accuse John Denver of being cheesy but I think the world is just too tainted. You rock John and we miss you.
timluvsdanielle 3 years ago 2
Cute indeed- thanks for adding this!!
puck57 4 years ago
Nice scene. It's incredible, that I've never seen this movie. Can I download it somewhere?
BlueWindsong 4 years ago 2
Aspen1987 I watch this movie every year at Christmas time....This is my favourite part in the movie.....Now I can drop in and watch this part anytime. Thanks for posting..
Aspen1987 4 years ago 3
A Special Movie Moment, A Special Song, A Special Man ... Happy Birthday, John ...
JDsweetdreams 4 years ago 3
What a wonderful scene - thanks for sharing it.
RlCARDA 4 years ago 2