Scrooge 1951 a christmas carol colorized alastair sim hosted by patrick macnee. However, for my money, the best film version of a christmas carol remains the 1951 alistair sim version known in britain as scrooge. A christmas carol 1951 alistair sim short digest version from 16mm. A christmas carol 1951 originally published december 8th, 2014 i was wary of watching any versions of a christmas carol this year after i did an entire month of various adaptations for my old podcast. A christmas carol film adaptations best and worst movie. It is a perennial favourite at christmastime, when it is frequently broadcast on television. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Alastair sim breathes depth and complexity into scrooge, showing us a man bewildered at times by his. A renown pictures presentation released here through united artists. Scrooge is a 1951 british christmas fantasy drama film and an adaptation of charles dickens a christmas carol 1843. The lake geneva film club was created for all movie lovers to experience their favorite films the right way on the big screen. In fact, for decades it fell in the shadow of the 1938 version starring reginald owen.
The film was released in great britain under its original title, scrooge 1951. I just noticed that the 2015 renown pictures 2k restored dvd of a christmas carol 1951 no longer shows up in. The 1951 version was not, however, an instant classic. A christmas carol, charles dickens classic tale, has been done numerous.
I have watched a 16mm print of this movie years ago and what always impressed. The most recent big screen adaptation was in 2009 starring jim carrey in a performance capture role. Get the best deals on carol movie film stock when you shop the largest. Film experts book tells of scrooges past and present. With that sentiment in mind, lets talk about a christmas movie in january. The movie was retitled from the british title of scrooge and readied for its premiere in the united states. Watch a christmas carol movie 1951 playbestonlinegames. Its amazing how in todays world we may even see a movie for the first time on a 5 screen. A christmas carol 1951 alistair sim excellent fuji print. It stars alastair sim as ebenezer scrooge, and was produced and.
However, this christmas eve he will be visited by three spirits who will show him the errors of his ways. For many decades, this 1951 production was considered to be the best adaptation of charles dickens a christmas carol, and it is easy to see why. Kicking off our list is the 1951 british production of scrooge or a christmas carol as it was renamed when it came to american theaters is considered by many to be one of the best film. Scrooge 1951 a christmas carol colorized alastair sim. The classic charles dickens a christmas carol 1951 this film starred alistair sims as ebenezer scrooge hope you enjoy the video. The book, titled a christmas carol and its adaptations. A christmas carol 1951 when charles dickens wrote a christmas carol, he struck a deal with his publishers to earn a percentage from its sales rather than an upfront lump sum.
A christmas carol, british dramatic film, released in 1951, that is widely considered the best adaptation of charles dickenss classic tale of the same name. Get the best deals on 16mm film stocks when you shop the largest online selection at. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. A christmas carol 1908 film a christmas carol 1910 film a christmas carol 1938 film a christmas carol 1951 film a christmas carol 1960 film a christmas carol 1982 film a christmas carol 1984 film a christmas carol 1997 film a christmas carol 1999 film.
In those days, watching a movie at home was a special event, and watching this film at christmas quickly became a part of our celebration. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing a christmas carol 1951 near you. A christmas carol 1951 trailer 2 1080p a christmas carol 1951 trailer 1 1080p. Find great deals on ebay for 16mm film and 16mm cartoon. Visit to a small planet 1960 jerry lewis full length comedy movie duration. Best jerry lewis dean martin movies recommended for you. Rent a christmas carol 1951 on dvd and bluray netflix. The classic charles dickens a christmas carol 1951 this film starred alistair sims as ebenezer scrooge. Film productions of the tale date back to as early as 1901, and one.
Dickens scrooge a christmas carol 1951 alistair sim short digest version from 16mm. Friends and acquaintances alike have told me time and time again that this. December 2018 a christmas carol 1951 january 2019 2001. There is one omission, a christmas carol 1951and this particular edition may very well be the best of the best, when all things are considered. In 1981 before vcrs became affordable we would borrow a 16mm film projector and the film from the public library. Scrooge released as a christmas carol in the united states is a 1951 british christmas fantasy drama film and an adaptation of charles dickens a christmas carol 1843. In the tradition of interpeting the classics, scrooge 1951 is another adaptation of. A christmas carol was theatrically released in england in october, 1951. During the closeups of he and scrooge, his hands are clasped together on his lap.
During the scene where the younger scrooge and marley are addressing their business associates, marleys hands keep changing their position between shots. Rent a christmas carol 1951 starring alastair sim and mervyn johns on dvd and bluray. And rightly so, because despite the stellar cast and a middle section where he is temporarily usurped by george cole playing his younger self, this is sims film through and through. This dvd is the colorized film version of a christmas carol originally titled scrooge, starring alastair sim in the title role. There are countless reiterations of a christmas carol, but i never took the time to familiarize myself with 1951s alastair sim starring scrooge later renamed a christmas carol for its american release. Since christmas is such a personal time of year, perhaps youll indulge me if. A christmas carol 1951 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. With alastair sim, jack warner, kathleen harrison, mervyn johns. But our beatup old 16mm prints didnt look as good as this one you can watch for free. Namely, the 1950s adaptation of a christmas carol directed by. Ebenezer scrooge alastair sim has an extreme case of greediness and a lack of normal human feeling. There is a digital cleanedup version in 1080p, but was colorized, and looks like came from a low quality 16mm, and still have flicker presence in shadows. Being a history of a christmas carol on film by richard jones. A christmas carol critics consensus the 1951 adaptation of charles dickens timeless classic is perhaps the most faithful film version and alastair sims performance as scrooge is not to be missed.
A christmas carol movie 1951 on tv playbestonlinegames. T his novel by charles dickens has been filmed many times. Howdy doodys christmas on 16mm film 1951 clinton hunt. A christmas carol 1951 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. See more ideas about christmas carol, a christmas carol 1951 and christmas movies. Ebenezer scrooge, a curmudgeonly, miserly businessman, has no time for sentimentality and largely views christmas as a waste of time. He does not live in mens hearts only 1 day of the year, but in all the days of the year spirit of christmas present. Brian desmond hurst as brian a christmas carol 1984 full movie. 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. This adaptation of the 1951 feature scrooge was a real challenge for the film editor who had to compress a famous ninereel story into less than.
The 1951 english version started airing seasonally on american. Aided by noel langleys the wizard of oz insightful script and some truly phenomenal performances, director brian desmond hurst gave us a grand christmas present with this film. Old bitter miser ebenezer scrooge is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on christmas eve. The original book had been in existence for over a century before brian desmond hursts 1951 film adaptation was released. When the scene shows the entire group, his hands are on either side of his lap with his thumbs hooked in his vest pockets. The cinematographer, who was recently honored by the new york film critics circle and the boston society of film critics for his work on carol, talked further to variety about his decision to shoot in 16mm rather than, say, 35mm. The attacks, which left five hispanic and two white young men with broken bones and ruptured organs, were only properly investigated after lobbying from the mexican american community. A real challenge for the editor to reduce the nine reel film into a short running just eight minutes, and quite comprehensible at that. In a way, it anticipates the alastair sim film produced in 1951 in that it gets.
A christmas carol 1951 trailer 2 1080p british secret agent 007. A christmas carol, screen play by noel langley, from the story by charles dickens. Sales were good, in fact, very good, with the novella eventually going into 24 printings but the publication costs were extravagant and dickens made little of what hed. In recent weeks ghosts, dozens maybe even thousands of them, have been appearing in my front room. An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on christmas eve director. A christmas carol 1951, hd alastair sim as scrooge. It was originally aired on december 27, 1959, the same date as the next episode a dickens christmas. A christmas carol 1951 is an essential christmas film for ones collection. A christmas carol is the first of three christmas episodes of itvs shortlived anthology series tales from dickens, hosted and narrated by fredric march. It stars alastair sim as ebenezer scrooge, and was produced and directed by brian desmond hurst, with a screenplay by noel langley.
Of all these movies, 1951s scrooge known in america as a christmas carol is the most celebrated, and alastair sims turn as ebenezer scrooge is considered to be the gold standard by which all others are measured. For 36 years, watching the christmas carol during the holidays has been a family tradition. There, it was known by the title of dickens original story a christmas carol, but in britain it was named after the lead character. Its inarguably the best version of dickens immortal tale of greed and redemption ever to be captured on film.
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