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6.1 / 10(53 votes)IMDbNR19351h 18mUnited Kingdom

Scrooge

“What happened when Scrooge saw Marley's face on the door knocker...and the clock struck twelve!”

Synopsis

Ebenezer Scrooge, the ultimate Victorian miser, hasn't a good word for Christmas, though his impoverished clerk Cratchit and nephew Fred are full of holiday spirit. In the night, Scrooge is visited by spirits of the past, present, and future.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 30, 1935

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Henry Edwards
Screenplay & Story
H. Fowler Mear
Original Score
W.L. Trytel
Original Title
Scrooge
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Julius Hagen Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Henry Edwards

Screenplay & Story

H. Fowler Mear, Charles Dickens

Original Score & Music

W.L. Trytel

Director of Photography

Sydney Blythe, William Luff

Film Editing

Ralph Kemplen

Producers

Julius Hagen

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Charles Dickens

Department Leadership Roster

Julius Hagen

Producer

W.L. Trytel

Original Music Composer

Ralph Kemplen

Editor

L.H. Nathan

Costume Design

Henry Edwards

Henry Edwards

Director

H. Fowler Mear

Screenplay

Sydney Blythe

Director of Photography

William Luff

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Scrooge.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scrooge

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Scrooge about?

Ebenezer Scrooge, the ultimate Victorian miser, hasn't a good word for Christmas, though his impoverished clerk Cratchit and nephew Fred are full of holiday spirit. In the night, Scrooge is visited by spirits of the past, present, and future.

Who directed Scrooge?

Scrooge was directed by Henry Edwards.

Who stars in Scrooge?

The principal cast of Scrooge includes Seymour Hicks, Donald Calthrop, Robert Cochran, Mary Glynne, Oscar Asche.

When was Scrooge released and how long is it?

Scrooge was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

Who composed the musical score for Scrooge?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Scrooge was composed by W.L. Trytel.

Is Scrooge based on a book or true story?

Scrooge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Scrooge?

Scrooge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).