The best Hallmark movies offer up a mix of what the network is known for: romantic comedies, holiday fare, and even tear-jerkers. The first Hallmark movie, Amahl and the Night Visitors, came out in 1951, soon after the Hallmark Corporation started the channel to promote its products. This started a trend among American companies to start their TV networks. Hallmark is the only channel remaining from this era and is still going strong and producing quality movies.