A Christmas Carol (Dover Thrift Editions)

A Christmas Carol (Dover Thrift Editions)

This engrossing tale relates Ebenezer Scrooge's ghostly journeys through Christmases past, present, and future and his ultimate transformation from a harsh and grasping old miser to a charitable and compassionate human being.
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WulfsDen

Scrooge: There's more of gravy than of grave about you

Five fabulous stars for a highly-recommended, 60-year-old retelling, of a 150-year-old tale about a lost soul, and how the joy of Christmas aided in his redemption. A Christmas Carol the book by Charles Dickens was first published in 1843. Film versions of the tal...

pinksteeler

A Christmas Carol (1951), A Captivating Classic

MUST see for the A Christmas Carol fan. Actually, it should be a required reading and viewing in school. I'm supposed to be un-decorating the tree. I should pack away my stuffed gingerbreads and moose. I c...

shoehorny

Christmas Carol : A Fine Movie to Ring in the Holidays

"God bless us - every one!" When I was a young boy, we did not have hundreds of cable or satellite tv stations, video tapes, DVD...

George_Chabot

A Christmas Carol

This Dickens classic is a perennial favorite spreading holiday cheer among all. Must see! A Christmas Carol (1951) This tale was one of Charles Dickens' most beloved; a story that tried to d...

WulfsDen

Pros: Excellent screenplay Brilliant performances by Alastair Sim and Michael Hordern Great supporting cast

Cons: Parts may be too scary for younger children.

pinksteeler

Pros: Alastair Sim's interpretation of Scrooge , character backgrounds, positive and eternal message of Christmas

Cons: Not much. Perhaps a few cheesy bits and some unneeded scenes.

shoehorny

Pros: Well told story, great acting, terrific holiday message.

Cons: None, really

George_Chabot

Pros: Alistair Sim, Story, Moral, Sets and costuming

Cons: More people need to see this

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