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Widely considered to be the definitive of the many film versions of Charles Dickens' classic novel is this 1951 British adaptation, starring Alastair Sim (entitled "Scrooge" in its U.K. release). Sim plays Ebenezer Scrooge, a London miser who, despite his wealth, refuses to make charitable contributions and treats his sole employee, Bob Cratchit, as an indentured servant. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who was as selfish as Scrooge in life and has been condemned to an eternity of wandering the Earth in shackles. Marley informs Scrooge that he's to receive a trio of spirits that night who will take him on a journey through Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come. As Scrooge encounters each apparition, he is taken on a tour of his life and realizes what a wretch he is, transformed by greed from an idealistic youth into an embittered ogre. Infused with a new, cheery outlook, Scrooge sets about earning his redemption. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
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Alastair Sim's tour-de-force performance as the ultimate miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, has almost single-handedly made this beloved version of Charles Dickens' story into one of the best-loved Christmas films of all time. Some of Britain's best filmmakers united behind Sim, who was joined by a delightful cast of accomplished and acclaimed English actors; creating what many today believe to be the best and most faithful production of Dickens' immortal tale. Cranky and curmudgeonly Scrooge learns the error of his unkind ways and is taught the true meaning of the holidays when he is visited by the ghost of his late business partner and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future. Bonus Features: Commentary Tracks By Marcus Hearn and George Cole INTRODUCTION BY LEONARD MALTIN "DEAD TO BEGIN WITH: The Darker Side of A Classic"- An all-new documentary exploring the films bleaker themes and how they rivaled London of the 1950's. Featuring British film historian and culturalist Sir Christopher Frayling. (25 mins) "SCROOGE BY ANOTHER NAME: Distributing A Christmas Carol"- An all-new featurette detailing the American release of this British holiday classic. Featuring US distributor Richard Gordon. (10 mins) "THE HUMAN BLARNEY STONE: Life and Films of Brian Desmond Hurst"-An all-new documentary chronicling the awe-inspiring life of Ireland's most prolific filmmaker. Featuring Allan Esler Smith, the great, great nephew and biographer of Hurst. (40 mins) ALASTAIR SIM VERSION ": Too Good To Be Shown Only At Christmastime - video narrative by Fred Guida, author of A Christmas Carol and Its Adaptations (33 mins) SILENT DICKENS a collection of early examples of Dickens on film. (Scrooge -1922, Bleak House 20 mins) Product Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; English Language; English & Spanish Subtitles; RT - 86 minutes; MPAA - NR; B&W; Aspect Ratio - 1.37:1 / 4x3; Year - 1951; SRP - $14.99