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A Christmas Carol (1938)

NR · 1938-12-16 · 1h 9m · EN
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Greater than "David Copperfield"!

Classic Charles Dickens holiday tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser's miser who has a huge change of heart after spirits whisk him into the past, present, and future.

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Edwin L. MarinDirector

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Reginald OwenReginald OwenEbenezer ScroogeGene LockhartGene LockhartBob CratchitTerry KilburnTerry Kilburn'Tiny Tim' CratchitBarry MacKayBarry MacKayScrooge's Nephew FredLynne CarverLynne CarverFred's Fiancee BessLeo G. CarrollLeo G. CarrollMarley's GhostAnn RutherfordAnn RutherfordSpirit of Christmas PastLionel BrahamLionel BrahamSpirit of Christmas PresentRonald SinclairRonald SinclairYoung EbenezerKathleen LockhartKathleen LockhartMrs. CratchitBunny BeattyBunny BeattyMartha CratchitCharles PeckCharles PeckPeter Cratchit

Keywords

ChristmasBased on novel or bookSpiritRedemptionChristmas spiritHolidayGhostApparitionLittle boyCharles dickensCelebrationClerkMiserGooseBookkeeperGenerosityLame childSickly boy

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Drama · FamilyTheme affinityChristmas · Based On Novel Or Book · SpiritDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference310196

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What is A Christmas Carol about?

Classic Charles Dickens holiday tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser's miser who has a huge change of heart after spirits whisk him into the past, present, and future.

How long is A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 69 minutes.

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