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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.
A Christmas Carol (1938) is a drama, fantasy and family film directed by Edwin L. Marin, released on December 16, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Terry Kilburn and Barry MacKay. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 153 ratings.
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Reginald Owen
as Ebenezer Scrooge
Gene Lockhart
as Bob Cratchit
Terry Kilburn
as 'Tiny Tim' Cratchit
Barry MacKay
as Scrooge's Nephew Fred
Lynne Carver
as Fred's Fiancee Bess
Leo G. Carroll
as Marley's Ghost
Ann Rutherford
as Spirit of Christmas Past
Lionel Braham
as Spirit of Christmas Present
Ronald Sinclair
as Young Ebenezer
Kathleen Lockhart
as Mrs. Cratchit
Bunny Beatty
as Martha Cratchit
Charles Peck
as Peter Cratchit
Directed by Edwin L. Marin, written by Charles Dickens and Hugo Butler, produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 153 ratings.
I really loved this early version of the Charles Dickens classic. Reginald Owen and Gene Lockhart (born in nearby London, Ontario) were wonderful as Ebenezer Scrooge and his employee Bob Cratchit, respectively. Definitely a film not to be missed o'er the holiday season...
Reviewed on April 11, 2016
I really loved this early version of the Charles Dickens classic. Reginald Owen and Gene Lockhart (born in nearby London, Ontario) were wonderful as Ebenezer Scrooge and his employee Bob Cratchit, respectively. Definitely a film not to be missed o'er the holiday season...This is up there with 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' and the Boris Karloff-version of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' as ones I have to crack open…
Reviewed on April 11, 2016
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The main cast of A Christmas Carol (1938) includes Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry MacKay and Lynne Carver. The film was directed by Edwin L. Marin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
A Christmas Carol was released on December 16, 1938 and runs for 1h 9m.
A Christmas Carol (1938) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 153 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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