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    A Christmas Carol
    a.k.a. Scrooge Director: Brian Desmond Hurst Cast: Alastair Sim, Kathleen Harrison, Mervyn Johns, Jack Warner

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    • Blu-ray Release Date: 11/03/2009
    • Original Release: 1951
    • Rating: Not Rated
    • Sales Rank: 708
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    Features

    Audio Commentary by George Cole, Pop-Up Trivia, American Theatrical Trailer; British Theatrical Trailer

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    Scene Index

    Disc #1 -- Christmas Carol
    1. Main Titles [1:40]
    2. "Christmas is a Humbug!" [5:27]
    3. Christmas Eve [3:52]
    4. Marley's Ghost [10:13]
    5. Ghost of Christmas Past [5:24]
    6. Scrooge In Love [4:54]
    7. Fan's Last Request [4:14]
    8. A Lost Love [3:40]
    9. Marley's Death [10:00]
    10. Ghost of Christmas Present [3:07]
    11. A Toast to Uncle Scrooge [7:53]
    12. A Tormented Scrooge [2:14]
    13. Life Without Tiny Tim [2:51]
    14. Dead Man's Possessions [4:50]
    15. The Grave [3:03]
    16. Christmas Day [5:56]
    17. The Christmas Goose [5:53]
    18. God Bless Us, Every One [1:08]
    1. Main Titles [1:35]
    2. "Christmas is a Humbug!" [5:31]
    3. Christmas Eve [3:51]
    4. Marley's Ghost [10:14]
    5. Ghost of Christmas Past [5:19]
    6. Scrooge in Love [4:53]
    7. Fan's Last Request [4:14]
    8. A Lost Love [3:40]
    9. Marley's Death [10:00]
    10. Ghost of Christmas Present [3:08]
    11. A Toast to Uncle Scrooge [7:53]
    12. A Tormented Scrooge [2:13]
    13. Life Without Tiny Tim [2:51]
    14. Dead Man's Possessions [4:48]
    15. The Grave [3:17]
    16. Christmas Day [5:46]
    17. The Christmas Goose [5:44]
    18. God Bless Us, Every One [1:10]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Widely considered to be the definitive of the many film versions of Charles Dickens' classic novel is this 1951 British adaptation, starring Alastair Sim (entitled "Scrooge" in its U.K. release). Sim plays Ebenezer Scrooge, a London miser who, despite his wealth, refuses to make charitable contributions and treats his sole employee, Bob Cratchit, as an indentured servant. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who was as selfish as Scrooge in life and has been condemned to an eternity of wandering the Earth in shackles. Marley informs Scrooge that he's to receive a trio of spirits that night who will take him on a journey through Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come. As Scrooge encounters each apparition, he is taken on a tour of his life and realizes what a wretch he is, transformed by greed from an idealistic youth into an embittered ogre. Infused with a new, cheery outlook, Scrooge sets about earning his redemption. Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

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    Christmas Carol w/ Alastair Simby Anonymous

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    February 16, 2009: I have loved this movie since the first time I watched it as a young girl. The color version is not very good. The colors are awful and its too dark. I watched the black and white version and enjoyed watching the B&W.

    This review was written about the DVD Black & White / Color edition.

    Absolutely the best portrayal of Scrooge ever in film!by sjvjrv

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    January 30, 2009: In all the adaptations of Dickens' Christmas Carol it comes down to one thing; does the personification of Scrooge lift itself from Dickens' story. Alastair Sim's portrayal is Scrooge incarnate. Many acotrs have tried to embody the many aspects of the Scrooge character but none bring such inspiration to him than Sim. His facial expressions and overall mannerisms truly set his performance above the rest. A truly unforgettable performance. This movie is a must watch every Christmas for Scrooge fans.

    This review was written about the DVD Black & White / Color edition.


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