A christmas carol 1938 the 1938 a christmas carol starring reginald owen is the first american fulllength feature film version of dickens story. Alas, barrymore was crippled by arthritis by the time mgm got around to filming charles dickens a christmas carol in 1938, so the scrooge role went to contract player reginald owen who, though hardly in the barrymore league, does a splendid job. A christmas carol 1938 film a christmas carol wiki fandom. A christmas carol is a 1938 american film adaptation of charles dickenss 1843 novelette of the same name, starring reginald owen as. The spirit closely resembles father christmas from english folklore. Reginald owen and gene lockhart star in this rewarding holiday treat. A christmas carol 1951 scrooge 1935 a christmas carol complete film seymour hicks. These tv and movie cast reunions have been the silver lining of. First of all scrooge isnt as miserable, hes got a childlike quality that shows through the miserly disposition, secondly tiny tim looked healthier than any other member of the cratchitt family, and third the visits from the spirits were shorter and left out sizeable chunks of each. A christmas carol movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Nephew fred barry mackay is bidding farewell to cratchit gene lockhart when two dogooders halliwell hobbes, charles coleman solicit scrooge reginald owen in mgms a christmas carol, 1938 view the tcmdb entry for a christmas carol 1938. A christmas carol is a 1938 american film adaptation of charles dickenss 1843 novella of the same name.
Why the 1938 film version of a christmas carol is the best. In addition to about 40 movie versions, its received countless variations on tv shows as well as numerous stage productions. A christmas carol 1938 crotchety miser ebenezer scrooge reginald owen hates christmas and mistreats his longsuffering employee, devoted family man bob cratchit gene lockhart. A christmas carol hardcover january 1, 1938 by charles dickens author. Orson welles both starred in and directed the campbell playhouse, a radio drama 193840 produced by welles and john houseman. Feuding with his publishers, dickens financed the publishing of the book himself, ordering lavish binding, gilt edging, and handcolored illustrations and then setting the. A christmas carol is a 1938 american film adaptation of charles dickenss 1843 novella of the same name, starring reginald owen as ebenezer scrooge. A christmas carol 1938 film a christmas carol wiki. Charles dickens full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The program continued to feature the charismatic and fiery welles as both a host and an actor. A christmas carol adaptations ranked from worst to best. The ghost of christmas present or the spirit of christmas present is a fictional character in the 1843 novella a christmas carol by charles dickens. Jason figgis movie charles dickens a christmas carol, a new, dark and very authentic take on the classic story complete with ghosts. An adaptation for a christmas carol was released in 1938.
A christmas carol three versions by charles dickens. A classic thats as integral a part of christmas as lighted trees and mistletoe. A christmas carol is a 1938 mgm picture adaptation of the novel of the same name by charles dickens. There are plenty of film adaptations of charles dickens classic work, but i think the. A christmas carol recounts the story of ebenezer scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner jacob marley and the spirits of christmas past. He overworks and underpays his humble clerk, bob cratchit, whose little. Carroll, lionel braham, ann rutherford and darcy corrigan. Many people are not aware of it, but charles dickens a christmas carol is the mostfilmed classic story of all time, with over two dozen cinematic renditions.
It opened in december 1938 at new york citys radio city music hall where it did moderately well. In recent weeks ghosts, dozens maybe even thousands of them, have been appearing in my front room. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. The episodes include adaptions of classic novels and plays as well as radio versions of the eras popular films. Originally intended as a 1939 release, a christmas carol was rushed into production in october 1938 and was finished in a matter of weeks. Why the 1938 film version of a christmas carol is the best there are plenty of film adaptations of charles dickens classic work, but i think the best is the 1938 version. In this adaptation of charles dickenss classic tale, an elderly miser learns the error of his ways on christmas eve when he is visited by ghosts from christ. A christmas carol film adaptations charles dickens london. A christmas carol 1938 christmas specials wiki fandom. Previous image next image christmas carol home sister fran scrooge scrooge looked at the ghost, and with a mournful shaking of his head, glanced anxiously towards the door. One, it was released by mgm, the biggest studio in town and, as such, enjoyed rerelease for years after its initial run and two, it became a cheap staple on local television stations across the. One of the earliest cinematic adaptations of charles dickens immortal classic, mgms 1938 a christmas carol has all the magic of the season.
He had performed the role on his annual christmas radio show for many years previously and the studio had hoped to take advantage of his popularity. Disneys a christmas carol starz this adaptation of charles dickens holiday classic features jim carrey in the role of ebenezer scrooge, as well as the ghosts of christmas past, present and future. Crotchety miser ebenezer scrooge reginald owen hates christmas and mistreats his longsuffering employee, devoted family man bob cratchit gene lockhart. A christmas carol 1938 with reginald owen as scrooge the part of scrooge was originally intended to be played by lionel barrymore. A christmas carol 1938 is based on the story by charles dickens and stars reginald owen, gene lockhart, kathleen lockhart, june lockhart, terry kilburn, leo g. A christmas carol 1938 official trailer reginald owen, gene lockhart movie hd.
A christmas carol 1938 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. I have, you see, been watching the many film versions there have been of the charles dickens classic in an endeavour to find the best movie adaptation of a christmas carol every year, around early december, i prepare myself for. One of the better known projects is the 1938 film adaptation. Now, i dont always manage to see it on december 24th, but give or take a couple of days in either direction and im satisfied. The ghost of christmas present is the second of the three. Sister fran scrooge charles dickens a christmas carol 1938. Of these, many people consider the 1951 british production starring alastair sim to be the very best film of this classic story. The deceased partner was as mean and miserly as scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways or face the consequences in the afterlife. The ghost of christmas present is the second of the three spirits after the visitations by jacob marley and the ghost of. Nephew fred barry mackay is bidding farewell to cratchit gene lockhart when two dogooders halliwell hobbes, charles coleman solicit scrooge reginald owen in mgms a christmas carol, 1938. A christmas carollearn about charles dickens christmas. The many adaptations of charles dickens a christmas carol ranked from worst to best, from a 1901 silent film to the 2009 computergenerated feature. Has any literary work been adapted for various media as much as charles dickens a christmas carol.
For a time, the 1938 production, starring reginald owen as scrooge, was the standard bearer of christmas carol adaptations for a couple of reasons. The great lionel barrymore portrayed ebenezer scrooge in campbell playhouses annual performance of a christmas carol by charles dickens. I have, you see, been watching the many film versions there have been of the charles dickens classic in an endeavour to find the best movie adaptation of a christmas carol. Still, it does offer a few novel and enjoyable twists. See who they starred with and what they are working on now. Dec 21, 2019 the many adaptations of charles dickens a christmas carol ranked from worst to best, from a 1901 silent film to the 2009 computergenerated feature. Mankiewicz and starring gene lockhart and reginald owen, has been given very respectful, if not overly ambitious treatment by warner home video on dvd. Unfollow a christmas carol 1938 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A 1938 version of the charles dickens classic, a christmas carol. Stingy businessman ebenezer scrooge is known as the meanest miser in victorian london.
Christmas carol, a 1938 movie clip my name is scrooge. With reginald owen, gene lockhart, kathleen lockhart, terry kilburn. A solid version that will always be timeless classic though 1938 a christmas carol delivers all the right ingredient for christmas and the familyoriented movie it drops many of important notes from charles dickens novel. A christmas carol 1938 official trailer reginald owen, gene. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways or face the consequences in the afterlife. One of many adaptations of the work, it was frequently revived in theaters by mgm. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. On christmas eve, an old miser named ebenezer scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, jacob marley. A christmas carol 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Being a history of a christmas carol on film by richard jones. Charles dickens list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The 6 best a christmas carol movie adaptations ever, ranked. The spirit of christmas future from the 1938 adaptation of a christmas carol by charles dickens. Mine is watching a christmas carol on christmas eve. Apr 30, 2019 why the 1938 film version of a christmas carol is the best there are plenty of film adaptations of charles dickens classic work, but i think the best is the 1938 version. A christmas carol film adaptations best and worst movie. The mercury theater with orson welles radio show 1938 1223 episode. Dec 19, 2014 a lot of people have a christmas tradition. How charles dickenss a christmas carol rescued his. The spirit of christmas future charles dickens a christmas. A christmas carol 1938 a christmas carol 1938 official trailer reginald owen, gene lockhart movie hd.
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