A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol

(1938)Directed by Edwin L. Marin69 minDrama, Fantasy, Family
“Greater than "David Copperfield"!”

On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge (Reginald Owen) is woken in the dark by spirits who walk him back through his own life. They show him the chances he wasted in his youth and the cruelty he deals out now, to clerk Bob Cratchit (Gene Lockhart) and to his nephew Fred (Barry MacKay). Edwin L. Marin builds the night around one choice, because Scrooge can keep his bitterness and die with it, or change before the morning comes.

Reginald Owenas Ebenezer Scrooge
Gene Lockhartas Bob Cratchit
Terry Kilburnas 'Tiny Tim' Cratchit
BMBarry MacKayas Scrooge's Nephew Fred
Lynne Carveras Fred's Fiancee Bess
Leo G. Carrollas Marley's Ghost
Ann Rutherfordas Spirit of Christmas Past
Lionel Brahamas Spirit of Christmas Present
Ronald Sinclairas Young Ebenezer
Kathleen Lockhartas Mrs. Cratchit
Bunny Beattyas Martha Cratchit
CPCharles Peckas Peter Cratchit
June Lockhartas Belinda Cratchit (uncredited)
Charles Colemanas Charity Solicitor Brummage
Matthew Boultonas Charity Solicitor Twill
Forrester Harveyas Old Fezziwig
John O'Dayas Dick Wilkins
Billy Bevanas Street Watch Leader
WRWilliam Ripley Dorras Singers of 'Adeste Fideles' (uncredited)
D'Arcy Corriganas Spirit of Christmas Future
Harry Cordingas Waiter (uncredited)
Lumsden Hareas Man Discussing Scrooge's Funeral (uncredited)
Halliwell Hobbesas Clergyman Sliding on Sidewalk (uncredited)
Olaf Hyttenas Schoolmaster (uncredited)