Make your festivities more fun with a game of christmas trivia questions and answers or use our trivia lists for a christmas trivia quiz. When the hero boy first meets the hobo on the roof of the train, he is playing the carol good king wenceslas. Cheesy animated holiday programs that have nothing to do with bing crosby except for the fact that the producers shoved some badly mastered, ancient renditions of some of. Here are some amazing things about the real saint wenceslas wenceslas grandfather, borivoj i of bohemia, was converted by saints cyril and methodius, who began the christianization of bohemia during borivojs reign.
Walt kellys pogo cartoon strip spoofs the song as good king sauerkraut and good king winkelhoff. This is also the day to sing the carol about good king wenceslaus who went out on the feast. Good king wenceslas 1996 animated, christmas, family, short. Back to this movie, the shootings are beautiful, the acting and songs are brilliant. The hobo is the ghost of christmas past, and plays the role of christmas future. A mixture of animation and illustrations to accompany the song good king wenceslas sung by children like us on faceboo. Good king wenceslas first aired on the family channel cable television network on november 26, 1994. Good king wenceslas looked out, on the feast of stephen, when the snow lay round about, deep, and crisp, and even. Good king wenceslas for some reason, some animated christmas specials just stay in your head. To download these storynory recordings, visit storynory for good king wenceslas the story or wenceslas the carol. Wenceslaus to teach them the importance of serving others. Good king wenceslas tv movie 1994 release info imdb.
Ludmila, but his ambitious mother, drahomira dragomir, a pagan, had her murdered and acted as regent herself, until wenceslas came of age. He brings a poor man in from the snow and this is a nice and kind thing to do. Animation based on the traditional christmas carol. Last animated feature made in the united states before the attack on pearl harbor. She wants her own son to be king and constantly tries. Few had heard the true story behind the song, however. The servant grows cold, but his master is so saintly that he leaves the heat in the ground where he passes, leading to the. A moving interpretation of the classic carol good king wenceslas with great roles for actors of all levels. Christmasholiday animated classic movies full length. Everybody knows that good king wenceslas looked out on the feast of stephen. The song has been used throughout popular culture in countless christmas related films and television programs. While i cant say anything for the animated movie, the good king wenceslas tv.
With stefanie powers, jonathan brandis, perry king, leo mckern. The king will reply, i tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. The cast list for this movie is actually for a 1994 family channel version of the same title. Good king wenceslas by christine harvey lazy bee scripts.
Today the only horse you will see is the statue in the center of the street carrying the legendary good king wenceslas. Good king wenceslas 1994 movies and films database. It is a retelling of the famous carol good king wenceslas in story form approx 18 minutes. The newest family channel movie, good king wenceslas, was inspired by a dalmatian paw print. While i cant say anything for the animated movie, the good king wenceslas tv movie. A moving interpretation of the classic carol good king wenceslas. Good king wenceslas was the king of bohemia in the 10th century.
In the song, the good king and his servant bring food and wood to a peasant on st. Good king wenceslas by neale, john mason, neale, j m. The story of good king wenceslas christmas history clausnet. The newest family channel movie, good king wenceslas, was inspired by a. Good king wenceslas cartoons and comics funny pictures from cartoonstock. It is something which is has gained king wencelas respect as a king over the years this story has been told and sung. The charitable giving which the carol promotes is an old part of boxing day tradition now, alas, supplanted by. Good king wenceslas by neale, john mason, neale, j m, manson, c 1994 hardcover. Six hundred years ago, wenceslas square was a horse market established by charles iv. Good king wenceslas love actually dont worry, there are other entries from this movie one of the best christmas movies of all time, haters to the left, but i would be remiss if i didnt include prime minister hugh grant, his honeythroated driver, prime minister hugh grants reaction to the aforementioned honey throat and these little girls dancing.
A list of animated feature films released in the 1940s. Sep 27, 2016 when you think of good king wenceslas, you probably think of the song we sing at christmas. Good king wenceslas animation by the christmas channel. Hero boy is scrooge and doesnt believe in santa anymore causing the three ghosts of christmas the hobo, conductor, and santa to change him forever. The words to the carol good king wenceslas were written by john mason neale and published in 1853, the music originates in finland 300 years earlier. Jul 06, 2016 as traditional christmas carols go, the song good king wenceslas is unusual in a number of ways. I especially love the final scene of king wenceslas smiling as he holds the peasants cooing baby. Good king wenceslas looked out, on the feast of stephen, saw some things he didnt like decided to get even.
Based upon the true story that inpired the christmas carol about a young king s care for his people. He treats his subjects with respect no matter how seemingly unimportant they are, governs the land fairly, is a royal who actually does something, and feels no need to flaunt his. The good king wenceslas dvd includes custom artwork and dvd menu. An uplifting story filled with music, song, and a wonderful message about the true meaning of christmas. The good king is honorable, virtuous, wise and understanding. Overview of good king wenceslas, 1994, directed by michael tuchner, with barbara lukesova, jaroslav dufek, jonty stevens, at turner classic movies. One christmas night whilst out walking in the thick snow and delivering gifts, the king meets a poor man, but little does he know what lies in store. Good king wenceslas is a traditional christmas carol. In the movie the muppet christmas carol, bean bunny sings this song to scrooge. Good king wenceslas funny cartoons from cartoonstock directory the worlds largest online collection of cartoons and comics.
The song expresses his high moral character in describing king wenceslas braving a fierce storm in order to help feed a poor neighbour. Wenceslas, the young king of bohemia, lives trapped between the wisdom of his christian grandmother and his ever constant battle with his tyranical stepmother. Good king wenceslas cartoons and comics funny pictures from. Good king wenceslas tv movie 1994 movies, tv, celebs, and more. The charitable giving which the carol promotes is an old part of boxing day tradition now, alas, supplanted by a spree at the first day of the sales. It is time for christmas and everything associated with the holiday gift shopping, great food, and family gatherings. Dec 04, 2016 christmas cartoons you probably dont remember. While i cant say anything for the animated movie, the good king wenceslas tv movie was extremely enjoyable. Good king wenceslas had a greedy brother 9011200 church.
The dvds are formatted region free so they will play on any dvd player, dvdrom xbox or ps2 worldwide all dvds are presented in full screen, commercial free and unedited. A christmas carol 1971 animated alastair sim full length original post by justjeff53. Wencelas was raised a christian by his grandmother st. Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel, when a poor man came in sight, gathering winter fuel. Thats fine and dandy if its some bygone classic like a charlie brown christmas or frosty the snowman, but what if its some random thing that was on for one year, then never got shown again. In the film love actually, prime minister david sings the carol at the home of three small girls to explain his presence there while he is knocking on doors randomly searching for his love interest. The story of saint wenceslas i, duke of bohemia is that of a king braving the harsh winter to bring alms to the poor on the feast of stephan, december 26th. Good king wenceslas is a christmas carol that tells a story of a bohemian king going on a. Listen to free mp3 songs, music and earn hungama coins, redeem hungama coins for free subscription on hungama music app and many more free gifts. As the song indicates, he was a good, honest, and strongly principled man. Good king wenceslas animated production information from the halas and batchelor cartoon films. Good king wenceslas christmas carol with a message. I bet thered be people from all ages like it,including my mom and iim 18 years old.
The story of good king wenceslas christmas history. Christmasholiday animated classic movies full length youtube. Wenceslas was indeed a good king, chosen by his people and famed for his kindness, particularly at christmas. Good king wenceslas looked out on the feast of stephen when the snow lay round about deep and crisp and even brightly shone the moon that night though the frost was cruel when a poor man came in sight gathering winter fuel hither page and stand by me if thou knowst it telling yonder peasant who is he where. Good king wenceslas christmas specials wiki fandom. Neale frames the text of the song with a little narrative about the real king wenceslas, and the illustrations show a boy and his dog listening to a street musician in prague in front of the statue of st.
Read the complete script on the lazy bee scripts web site. Good king wenceslas by neale, john mason, neale, j m, manson, c 1994 hardcover on. She wants her own son to be king and constantly tries to stay in charge of weceslass life including picking out a bride for him. Archived tomt song parody of good king wenceslas the words i can remember go something like. But it is only when he sees the suffering of his people that wenceslas learns how vital it is that his. The polar express is another christmas carol movie. To download a readytoprint pdf of good king wenceslas for music activities with a music sheet, lyrics and a colouring sheet for kids, right click or tap and hold, on mobile devices on the following link, then choose save link as. Good king wenceslas poem translated from the latin, by j. Good king wenceslas looked out on the feast of stephen, when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even. Good king wenceslas is a christmas carol that tells a story of a bohemian king going on a journey and braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the feast of stephen december 26, the second day of christmas.
Also check out good king wenceslas none other than leo rumpole of the bailey mckern. An instrumental version of the song appears on the films soundtrack and the song is one of the. Good king wenceslas cartoons and comics funny pictures. See the cartoon characters, crew list and cartoon episode guides. Good king wenceslas is a popular christmas carol that tells a story of a czech king going on a journey and braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the feast of stephen december 26, the day after christmas. The 24 best christmas songs of all time from tv and film. With music, song, a touching message and great roles for actors of all levels. Christmasholiday animated classic movies full length nan dep. Based upon the true story that inpired the christmas carol about.
If you love the carol good king wenceslas, then you may love this short play for a young cast. Few knew that there really was a 10th century wenceslas, a christian who ruled for about seven years in bohemia which is now part of the czech republic. Good king wenceslas tells the story of the infamous christmas carol written about him after all young king of bohemia, who lives trapped between the wisdom of his christian grandmother and his ever constant battle with his tyranical stepmother. Good king wenceslas cooking up a story about 10thcentury royal teenager wenceslas jonathan brandis out of czech legend, scripter jamesandrew hall involves the future king and saint with a. Good king wenceslas 1994 changes the movie database. It includes some facts about the real life character upon which good king wenceslas was based. List of animated feature films of the 1940s wikipedia. Richard chamberlains the christmas messenger part 3 recorded to vhs from tv in the 80s, and converted and encoded in 2006. While the princes grandmother, queen ludmilla joan fontaine rallies the support of the church and the people behind wenceslas, the queen and her partner lord tunna perry king will use any means necessary to achieve their dishonest ends. A link for hearing the carol approx 4 min is also provided.
Producer michael deakins was walking his dog, bonzo, in the snow when the traditional christmas carol. As traditional christmas carols go, the song good king wenceslas is unusual in a number of ways. Wenceslas square the good king wenceslas prague travel. This christmas carol is unusual as there is no reference in the lyrics to the nativity. Oct 29, 2006 richard chamberlains the christmas messenger part 3 recorded to vhs from tv in the 80s, and converted and encoded in 2006. Good king wenceslas 1994 a czech prince jonathan brandis helps oppressed peasants and fights to claim the throne from his wicked stepmother stefanie powers.
Good king wenceslas looked out, on the feast of stephen, when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even. Good king wenceslas tv movie 1994 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dec 14, 2007 rupert christiansen on good king wenceslas. Good king wenceslas free printable pdf with lyrics and music sheet. Tomt song parody of good king wenceslas the words i can remember go something like. Wenceslas was indeed a good king, chosen by his people and famed for his kindness. Brightly shone the moon that night, tho the frost was cruel, when a poor man came in sight, gathering winter fuel. Good king wenceslas tv movie 1994 plot summary imdb.