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A Christmas Carol (1954)

NR · 1954-12-01 · 1h 0m · EN
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One of the most beloved and retold of all Christmas stories.

A Christmas Carol was written in London by Charles Dickens in 1843. Since that time it has been the subject of countless adaptations for theatrical productions, radio, film, television, and even the opera! This musical version, adapted by Maxwell Anderson for the television show Shower of Stars, features Fredric March (The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit) as the misanthropic Ebenezer Scrooge, who's redemption comes after a ghostly night-time journey through his Christmas Past, Present and Future, and March received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal. The great Basil Rathbone (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) co-stars as the ghost of Scrooge's dead partner Jacob Marley, in what many consider to be the best and most chilling portrayal of Marley ever.

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William LundiganWilliam LundiganHostMary CostaMary CostaCo-hostFredric MarchFredric MarchEbenezer ScroogeBasil RathboneBasil RathboneMarley's GhostBob SweeneyBob SweeneyBob CratchitChristopher CookChristopher CookTiny Tim CratchitCraig HillCraig HillYoung ScroogeQueenie LeonardQueenie LeonardMrs. CratchitRex EvansRex EvansSolicitorPeter MilesPeter MilesPeter CratchitSally FraserSally FraserBelle / Spirit of Christmas Past

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ChristmasMusicalChristmas spiritGhostCompassion

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Genre affinityFamily · Music · Tv MovieTheme affinityChristmas · Musical · Christmas SpiritPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference747547Actor preference259054 · 190808 · 310286

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What is A Christmas Carol about?

A Christmas Carol was written in London by Charles Dickens in 1843. Since that time it has been the subject of countless adaptations for theatrical productions, radio, film, television, and even the opera! This musical version, adapted by Maxwell Anderson for the television show Shower of Stars, features Fredric March (The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit) as the misanthropic Ebenezer Scrooge, who's redemption comes after a ghostly night-time journey through his Christmas Past, Present and Future, and March received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal. The great Basil Rathbone (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) co-stars as the ghost of Scrooge's dead partner Jacob Marley, in what many consider to be the best and most chilling portrayal of Marley ever.

How long is A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 60 minutes.

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