A Christmas Carol
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. Originally aired as part of Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross MacKenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Michael Dyne
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- The Dickensian Society - London, Coronet Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross MacKenzie
Charles Dickens, Michael Dyne
Department Leadership Roster
Ross MacKenzie
Director
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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. Originally aired as part of Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Ross MacKenzie.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Fredric March, Basil Rathbone, Alexander Gauge, Michael McCarthy, Walter Hudd.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 25m.
Is A Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
A Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".