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This 1935 British film version of Charles
Dickens holiday classic stars Sir Seymour Hicks as the
miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who scoffs at the yuletide
spirit around him. But on Christmas Eve, he embarks on a
journey led by three spirits who convince him to mend his
ways and embrace the joys of Christmas.
This faithful interpretation of the beloved classic was
the first feature-length film version of the story with
sound and is noted for its superb performances. Hicks, who
had played the same role repeatedly on stage and in an
earlier silent film version, inhabits old Scrooge
thoroughly and brilliantly. Donald Calthrop costars as the
perfect Bob Cratchit, Scrooges impoverished clerk. Also
featured are Robert Cochran as Scrooges nephew Fred, Mary
Glyyne as Belle, and Garry Marsh as Belles husband.
Director Henry Edwards was honored for his wonderful work
in this film with a prize at the 1935 Venice Film
Festival.
Though many versions of Dickens classic have been released
in years since, this is one that shouldnt be missed.
#804000 & White
Time: 1 hr 18 min | Production Year: 1935
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