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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None - Many have been made each called other SCrooge or A Christmas Carol. Its editorial licence - They are all based on the book
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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.
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.
For one film: "It's a Wonderful Life" For multiple versions of the same story: "A Christmas Carol".