A Christmas Carol (1938)
The story tells of a powerful drama and perhaps a wonderful comedy about Ebenezer Scrooge, who still hates Christmas and mistreats the long-suffering employee. In the end, Scrooge changes towards another turn, where he learns again how on the eve of Christmas after visiting four spirits taught him the meaning of life.
25 October 1886, Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire, England, UK
22 December 1885, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 November 1917, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
16 November 1877, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK
9 August 1894, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK
21 January 1924, Dunedin, New Zealand
8 January 1906, London, England, UK
26 April 1891, Wellington, Somerset, England, UK
18 July 1891, London, Ontario, Canada
13 September 1916, Douglas, Arizona, USA
29 September 1887, Orange, New South Wales, Australia
December 23, 2004
Edwin L. Marin robustly directs the Charles Dickens classic.August 26, 2004
This is a timeless ode to Dikie- Look for the Barrymore version too...November 11, 2009
Although slightly corn-ball, this 1938 production...should appeal to fans of old-fashioned Hollywood-style filmmaking.November 23, 2005
The movie is nothing if not sincere, which goes a long way in a sentimental tale like this one.January 02, 2011
A gentle, less scary version of the classic.November 10, 2005
Most viewers will still remember other versions of the film more readily, but this is one worth seeking out 'round holiday time.November 27, 2007
A great and eternally heart-warming film that can stand an appreciative viewing every year through every decade.November 01, 2004
Second best version of holiday must-see.July 18, 2011
Effective adaptation of Charles Dickens novel, well acted by Reginald Owen and the rest of the cast.March 08, 2004
Solid version of the story, but eclipsed by the 1951 film.