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Yes he did as Scrooge in the 15 minute short silent film released on 9 December 1908 in the USA. Ricketts was formally from London himself

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What was the difference between the English release of the Alastair Sim film a Christmas carol and the American release of the same film titled scrooge?

None - Many have been made each called other SCrooge or A Christmas Carol. Its editorial licence - They are all based on the book


Which film characters hate Christmas?

scrooge or the grinch


How many films of a Christmas carol have been made?

There have been numerous film adaptations of Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol" since it was first published in 1843. It is estimated that over 50 film adaptations have been made, with various interpretations and retellings of the classic story. Some of the most well-known adaptations include the 1951 film "Scrooge" starring Alastair Sim, the 1984 film "A Christmas Carol" starring George C. Scott, and the 2009 animated film "Disney's A Christmas Carol" starring Jim Carrey.


What carol shares a title with a 1984 Mickey Rooney film?

The carol that shares a title with a 1984 Mickey Rooney film is "The Christmas Spirit." The film features Rooney in a heartwarming story that captures the essence of the holiday season. The carol, like the film, embodies themes of joy and goodwill associated with Christmas.


Where is the classic Christmas film It's a Wonderful Life based?

It has been argued the Frank Capra classic is an indirect modern adaptation with some changes in the plot, Banker is contemplating suicide-unlike Stand-pat Pre-nightmare Scrooge, -of the Dickens" Christmas Carol. Also Angels are used rather than ghosts or spirits. In effect a modernized Scrooge tale.

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Are Scrooge and A Christmas Carol the same film?

Yes they are


What year was the film Scrooge made?

The first record was Scrooge, or, Marley's Ghost (1901), a short British film that is the earliest surviving screen adaptation. then under the books name "A Christmas Carol" (1908), with Thomas Ricketts as Scrooge


Who played Scrooge in the original movie a Christmas carol?

The first cinematic adaptation of Christmas Carol was a short film made in 1908 that starred Tom Ricketts. The first feature-length Christmas Carol adaptation was made in 1938. The film starred Reginald Owen as Ebenezer Scrooge.


Who played Ebenezer Scrooge in Christmas Carol in the 1970's?

This was the musical adaption and Ebenezer Scrooge was played by Albert Finney


What actor played Scrooge in A Christmas Carol who bought Tiny Tim a carousel?

Jim Carrey played the role of Scrooge in the 2009 animated film "A Christmas Carol" where he bought Tiny Tim a carousel.


What was the difference between the English release of the Alastair Sim film a Christmas carol and the American release of the same film titled scrooge?

None - Many have been made each called other SCrooge or A Christmas Carol. Its editorial licence - They are all based on the book


Did George C Scott play Scrooge?

Yes, George C Scott played the part of Scrooge in the 1984 television version of A Christmas Carol.


What is the name of A Christmas Carol what has silent in it?

The silent version of "A Christmas Carol" is titled "Scrooge." It is a 1935 British film adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story.


Who played the role of Bob Cratchit in the Christmas Carol movie?

There have been a number of "movies" therfore actors who have acted in the role or voice over for an animated role are; Donald Calthrop in the 1935 film Scrooge. Gene Lockhart in the 1938 film A Christmas Carol Mervyn Johns in the 1951 film Scrooge Jack Cassidy in the 1962 animated television movie Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol David Collings in the 1970 film Scrooge Mel Blanc (as Porky Pig) in the 1979 animated short film Bugs Bunny's Christmas Carol Wayne Allwine (as Mickey Mouse) in the 1983 animated film Mickey's Christmas Carol David Warner in the 1984 television movie A Christmas Carol Alfre Woodard (as Grace Cooley) in the 1988 film Scrooged Steve Whitmire (as Kermit the Frog) in the 1992 film The Muppet Christmas Carol Frank Welker (as Barney Rubble) in A Flintstones Christmas Carol, 1994 Richard E. Grant in the 1999 television movie A Christmas Carol Brian McNamara in the 2000 television movie A Diva's Christmas Carol. Here Bob's character is merged with Scrooge's fiancée Belle. Rhys Ifans in the 2001 animated version Christmas Carol: The Movie Bob Bergen (as Porky Pig in a similar but not identical role) in the 2006 video Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas Gary Oldman in the 2009 animated version A Christmas Carol


Was there a 1936 or 1938 version of A Christmas Carol?

There is a 1938 film version of A Christmas Carol made that starred Reginald Owen as Scrooge and Gene Lockhart and Kathleen Lockhart as the Cratchits.


When was the original Christmas Carol film released?

Scrooge, or, Marley's Ghost (1901), a short British film that is the earliest surviving screen adaptation.


What Alistair played in A Christmas Carol?

Alistair Sim played the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film adaptation of "A Christmas Carol." His portrayal of the iconic character is considered one of the most memorable in film history.