A Christmas Carol
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Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-27
Top Cast
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Reginald Owen
Ebenezer Scrooge
Gene Lockhart
Bob Cratchit
Terry Kilburn
'Tiny Tim' Cratchit
Barry MacKay
Scrooge's Nephew Fred
Lynne Carver
Fred's Fiancee Bess
Leo G. Carroll
Marley's Ghost
Ann Rutherford
Spirit of Christmas Past
Lionel Braham
Spirit of Christmas Present
Ronald Sinclair
Young Ebenezer
Kathleen Lockhart
Mrs. Cratchit
Bunny Beatty
Martha Cratchit
Charles Peck
Peter Cratchit
June Lockhart
Belinda Cratchit (uncredited)
Charles Coleman
Charity Solicitor Brummage
Matthew Boulton
Charity Solicitor Twill
Forrester Harvey
Old Fezziwig
John O'Day
Dick Wilkins
Billy Bevan
Street Watch Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Butler
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Hugo Butler, Charles Dickens
Franz Waxman
Sidney Wagner
George Boemler
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Hugo Butler
Screenplay
George Boemler
Editor
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Sidney Wagner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Carol
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What is A Christmas Carol about?
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.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry MacKay, Lynne Carver.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is A Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
A Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).