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Now I have seen numerous versions of A Christmas Carol and this is by far the Best Version of the Dicken's Classic featuring Reginald Owen as Scrooge, the stingy miser whos heart turns to gold with the help of three spirits and his old partner. This 1938 version features such stars as Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry Mackay, Lynne Carver, and Anne Rutherford to name a few. Directed by Edwin Marin and Produced by Joseph Mankiewicz originally this film was to star Lionel Barrymore as Scrooge who had played the part on radio for years, but he had fallen on the set of another movie and could not perform in this one. Barrymore himself chose Reginald Owen to take his place and the rest is history. You can buy this DVD on eBay !! Dont miss out on this Holiday Classic !!
This is by far, my very favorite version of this classic holiday film! Reginald Owen is both delightfully despicable and lovable in this role. THAT LIONEL BARRYMORE recommended him to play the role after he suffered a leg [?] injury preventing him from doing the role himself. Mr. Barrymore, had played SCROOGE and his portrayal had become an holiday ritual during golden era of radio. So, when the movie was being cast – BARRYMORE was of course, the only choice, until fate stepped [or misstepped] in. it is still my personal holiday tradition to watch [preferably with cup of hot cocoa and a snuggle-partner] ;) however, you enjoy it as you wish–it’s a keeper!
I have watched this movie many times so I already knew the content. It is a lighter weight version of the Christmas Carol story, but it for me is still entertaining. I have been replacing my old VCR recorded movies with DVDs as they are wearing out. The disc came in very good condition.
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You can't have Christmas without a visit with Scrooge and his spirit friends, just can't do it. Amongst the classic versions, this one stands out as one of the best adaptations of Charles Dickens wonderful holiday ghost story. The Christmas Carol is a tale of redemption and love, it's message is something all should be aware of, especially during the holiday if not all the year long. Just as a side note, the automatic review editor software said the authors last name was pottymouth talk, I think somebody needs to look into their filters and the settings; just saying.
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In my childhood, Reginald Owen's version of Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" was my favorite holiday movie. The after-ghostly-visit exhuberance and the joy of his character is unequaled in any other actor in any other movie, anytime, anywhere; my opinion, of course. In the age of black and white TV, growing up in the 1950's with "A Christmas Carol" every December (next to the toy trains under the trees) was the best part of Christmas. Joyous, intoxicating, nostalgic; many more words. The characters of Scrooge's nephew, Fred and his wife, and clerk, Cratchit. They made you wish you lived there in that time and knew them well despite the hardships of Dicken's 19th Century London. Check out Fred's wife; a striking English beauty if there ever was one; a major WOW. A real feel good happy movie from 1938. You had the feel Frank Capra was the director. It was of that style. I believe this one will be entertaining kids of all ages in 2038 and for a great deal longer than that.Read full review
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