The Legend of Silent Night (1968)
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Daniel Mann
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In 1810, Pastor Josef Mohr writes a poem that he later shows to his friend, the local church organist Franz Gruber. Gruber composes music to the lyrics he was given, resulting in the classical Christmas carol "Silent Night".
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Christmas film
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