A Christmas Carol
"Greater than "David Copperfield"!"
Originally released in 1938. A Christmas Carol is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Edwin L. Marin. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, and Terry Kilburn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (149 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Reginald Owen
as Ebenezer Scrooge
Gene Lockhart
as Bob Cratchit
Terry Kilburn
as 'Tiny Tim' Cratchit
Barry MacKay
as Scrooge's Nephew Fred
Lynne Carver
as Fred's Fiancee Bess
Leo G. Carroll
as Marley's Ghost
Ann Rutherford
as Spirit of Christmas Past
Lionel Braham
as Spirit of Christmas Present
Ronald Sinclair
as Young Ebenezer
Kathleen Lockhart
as Mrs. Cratchit
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 tha...
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
How long is A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was A Christmas Carol released?
A Christmas Carol was released on December 16, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Christmas Carol?
The main cast of A Christmas Carol includes Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry MacKay, Lynne Carver.
Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?
A Christmas Carol has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 149 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.