Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol
Synopsis
In this animated musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge - via Mr. Magoo's starring performance in a stage production of the classic - doesn't have a ghost of a chance unless he learns the true meaning of Christmas from the three spirits who haunt him one Christmas Eve.
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Jim Backus
Mr. Quincy Magoo / Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)
Morey Amsterdam
Brady / James (voice)
Jack Cassidy
Bob Cratchit (voice)
Royal Dano
Marley's Ghost (voice)
Paul Frees
Stage Director / Charity Man / Fezziwig / Eyepatch Man / Tall Tophat Man (voice)
Joan Gardner
Tiny Tim / Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Jane Kean
Belle (voice)
Marie Matthews
Young Scrooge (voice)
Laura Olsher
Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
Les Tremayne
Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
John Hart
Billings / Stage Manager / Milkman (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abe Levitow
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Chain, Bob Merrill, Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Jule Styne, Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abe Levitow
Barbara Chain, Bob Merrill, Charles Dickens
Jule Styne, Walter Scharf
Sam Horta, Earl Bennett, George Probert
Henry G. Saperstein, Lee Orgel
Department Leadership Roster
Abe Levitow
Director
Jule Styne
Original Music Composer
Lee Orgel
Producer
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Corny Cole
Production Design
Lee Mishkin
Production Design
Bob Singer
Production Design
Dick Ung
Production Design
Shirley Silvey
Production Design
Tony Rivera
Production Design
Marty Murphy
Production Design
Sam Weiss
Production Design
Sam Horta
Editor
Earl Bennett
Editor
George Probert
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol about?
In this animated musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge - via Mr. Magoo's starring performance in a stage production of the classic - doesn't have a ghost of a chance unless he learns the true meaning of Christmas from the three spirits who haunt him one Christmas Eve.
Who directed Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol?
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol was directed by Abe Levitow.
Who stars in Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol includes Jim Backus, Morey Amsterdam, Jack Cassidy, Royal Dano, Paul Frees.
When was Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol was composed by Jule Styne, Walter Scharf.
Is Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol?
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).