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Studio One•Season 5•Episode 13

The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus

5.8/10 · 49 votesDec 22, 195260 min

Ranked #10 of 13 in Season 5•−0.8 vs season avg

The birth of Jesus and the serene Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem.

Directed byFranklin J. Schaffner

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Episode Summary

"The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus" is episode 13 of Studio One season 5. It scored 5.8/10 from 49 votes, ranking #10 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, it aired on December 22, 1952.

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