The Stingiest Man in Town
Synopsis
This is a musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Ebenezer Scrooge is given a chance to reform and save his soul. He is visited by 4 ghosts and is shown visions of his past life and the consequences of his life on others.
Top Cast
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Basil Rathbone
Ebenezer Scrooge
Johnny Desmond
Fred
Robert Weede
Marley's Ghost
Martyn Green
Bob Cratchit
Alice Frost
Mrs. Cratchit
John McGiver
Two Gentlemen
Philippa Bevans
Mrs. Dilber
Vic Damone
Young Scrooge
Olive Dunbar
Betty
John Heawood
Hawkins
Bryan Herbert
Mr. Fezziwig
Keith Herrington
Ghost of Christmas-Yet-to-Come
Dennis Kohler
Tiny Tim
Betty Madigan
Martha Cratchit
Ian Martin
Ghost of Christmas Past
John McGovern
Two Gentlemen
Stephen Meininger
An Urchin
Richard Morse
Peter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Janice Torre, Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- The Stingiest Man in Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Theatrical Enterprises, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
Janice Torre, Charles Dickens
Joel Spector
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Petrie
Director
Janice Torre
Writer
Joel Spector
Producer
Sophie Devine
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stingiest Man in Town
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What is The Stingiest Man in Town about?
This is a musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Ebenezer Scrooge is given a chance to reform and save his soul. He is visited by 4 ghosts and is shown visions of his past life and the consequences of his life on others.
Who directed The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in The Stingiest Man in Town?
The principal cast of The Stingiest Man in Town includes Basil Rathbone, Johnny Desmond, Robert Weede, Martyn Green, Alice Frost.
When was The Stingiest Man in Town released and how long is it?
The Stingiest Man in Town was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Stingiest Man in Town based on a book or true story?
The Stingiest Man in Town is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".