Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost
Originally released in 1901. Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Walter R. Booth. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Daniel Smith
Synopsis
Filmed in 35mm and in black and white, this short silent film was produced by the English film pioneer R. W. Paul, and directed by Walter R. Booth and was filmed at Paul's Animatograph Works. It was released in November 1901. As was common in cinema's early days, the filmmakers chose to adapt an already well-known story, in this case A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, in the belief that the audience's familiarity with the story would result in the need for fewer intertitles. It was presented in 'Twelve Tableaux' or scenes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1901
124 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (38 votes)
Language
XX
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Paul's Animatograph Works
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost about?
Filmed in 35mm and in black and white, this short silent film was produced by the English film pioneer R. W. Paul, and directed by Walter R. Booth and was filmed at Paul's Animatograph Works. It wa...
Who directed Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost?
Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost was directed by Walter R. Booth.
How long is Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost?
Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost released?
Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost was released on November 1, 1901 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost?
The main cast of Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost includes Daniel Smith.