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A Christmas Carol (1938)

"Greater than "David Copperfield"!"

7.019381h 9mEN
DramaFantasyFamily

Directed by Edwin L. Marin

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 9m

Language

EN

Release

December 16, 1938

Director

Edwin L. Marin

Official Trailer

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Overview

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness ...

Cast

Reginald Owen

Reginald Owen

Ebenezer Scrooge

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

Bob Cratchit

Terry Kilburn

Terry Kilburn

'Tiny Tim' Cratchit

Barry MacKay

Barry MacKay

Scrooge's Nephew Fred

Lynne Carver

Lynne Carver

Fred's Fiancee Bess

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Marley's Ghost

Ann Rutherford

Ann Rutherford

Spirit of Christmas Past

Lionel Braham

Lionel Braham

Spirit of Christmas Present

Ronald Sinclair

Ronald Sinclair

Young Ebenezer

Kathleen Lockhart

Kathleen Lockhart

Mrs. Cratchit

Bunny Beatty

Bunny Beatty

Martha Cratchit

Charles Peck

Charles Peck

Peter Cratchit

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Christmas Carol (1938), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Christmas Carol. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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