Scott s portrayal of scrooge is brilliant, as he was a very fine actor and fans of his work will enjoy him in this role. A christmas carol 1951 alastair sim scrooge 1970 musical, albert finney. The film closely follows the structure of charles dickens original book, with. Scott offers a memoriable performance in this acclaimed. One of the finest american actors of his generation, george c. Whether it be a charles dickens book read by the christmas tree, or a staged reading, or a broadway production, or one of the many movie adaptations, everybody has their favorite production of this perennial classic. George c scott, as scrooge, visits hell to see his future place there. Scott, david warner, susannah york, anthony walters, frank finlay, angela pleasence, edward woodward. Scott celebrity profile check out the latest george c. The differences between the book a christmas carol by charles dickens and the movie george c. He was best known for his stage work, as well as his portrayals of the prosecutor claude dancer in anatomy of a.
Mickey mouses christmas carol has plenty of devoted fans. I loved this made for television film adaptation of charles dickens a christmas carol. Charles dickens a christmas carol is one of the most filmed stories in the history of cinema, so saying that clive donners 1984 version is one of the best out there is no small bit of praise. Scott openly reeled at the very thought of portraying scrooge under such conditions, especially in an english midwinter. Made in 1984 for television, a christmas carol, stars george c scott as scrooge surrounded by an excellent cast all around. Parents need to know that in a christmas carol, the granddaddy of morality tales, dickens timeless material looks unglamorously at 19th century english life and shows us how wrong turns, if not righted, can lead good people astray. Essays on similarities and differences between a christmas. Scott stars as ebenezer scrooge and, not surprisingly, the. A christmas carol 1999 movieguide the family guide. This adaptation originally premiered as a tv movie in 1984. Richard williamss amazing cartoon version of a christmas carol, in four parts. Since then, ive listened to the cbs radio mystery theater version, ive seen the henry winkler version, the george c.
It boasts an exceptional cast among them frank finlay as jacob marley and david warner as the putupon bob cratchit, splendid costumes and backdrops, and a timelessness that comes from smart filmmaking and avoidance of. He was educated at redford high school and in the university of missouri career. A viewers guide to various versions of a christmas carol. Scotts scrooge is just as compelling for his originality as his believability, playing him as the loneliest man in the world who, at the start, is content to live as he does while being angry at the world in general.
Scott stars in dickens classic tale of ebeneezer scrooge no christmas should be without. It seems to me that some posters, though, were anxious to see the george c. Donners interpretation has a masterpiece theater quality that permeates all aspects of the production, with george c. A christmas must have and a classic by charles dickens. The differences between the book a christmas carol by. The best christmas carol ever forget patrick stewart, alastair sim and please. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. The film is directed by clive donner, who had been an editor of the 1951 film scrooge, and stars george c. Scott as ebenezer scrooge, the man who thinks christmas is humbug until hes visited by three ghosts with an.
This is a great film to watch at christmas time, or anytime in the year when one needs reminding that life is for living, caring and sharing all the days of the year. Ive even seen it performed at the famous ford theatre in washington, d. Scott stars as ebenezer scrooge and, not surprisingly, the rather forbidding character of the miser dominates the production. This is this authors personal favorite version of the tale of ebenezer scrooge. The differences between the book a christmas carol by charles. Scott delivers a riveting performance as scrooge in the 1984 tv version of charles dickens holiday classic, a christmas carol. As explained in this post, im devoting the first 25 days of december to celebrating great christmas movies, tv shows, specials, songs, and albums, with a. When you put your hand into a pile of goo that a minute ago was the artful dodgers face youll know what to do. Im so glad to see that so many people share my love of this movie, and this song. Bob cratchit was just as id pictured him when reading the book. A christmas carol adaptations ranked from worst to best.
After serving in the marines from 1945 to 1949, scott enrolled at the university of. Scott was the image of scrooge that i always pictured. Many decry the commercialization of christmas, yet most people would have to agree that christmas is a very special time of year, almost magical, and i think we have dickens to thank for that. The sequel to the celebrated dickens classic by jim piecuch 2014 the man who invented christmas. While the direction of the film is fairly pedestrian, the overwhelming performance of george c. A christmas carol is a 1984 britishamerican madefortelevision film adaptation of charles dickens famous 1843 novella of the same name. I did this same assignment for somebody else jim carrey version, and the alastair sim version compared to the book. Patton, drinking, telling the academy awards to lose his number. The best version of a christmas carol the datalounge. Its pretty awesome, so you guys should really check it out. Scott frankly played the meanest, best scrooge ever. It tells the story, and scott performs scrooge with class. Project guttenburg libros books in spanish french and various. Scotts portrayal of scrooge is brilliant, as he was a very.
Scott actor, david warner actor, clive donner director 4. What really, really lifts this adaptation of a christmas carol to the highest of heights is the performance of george c. Patton in the movie patton, and as general buck turgidson in stanley kubricks dr. Scott jim carrey kelsey grammer reginald owen scrooge scrooged the man who invented. Made in 1984 for television, a christmas carol, stars george c scott as scrooge. A christmas carol 1999 movieguide the family guide to.
It is another christmas eve in a harsh, victorian winter, but the miser ebenezer scrooge george c. He was best known for his stage work, and also well known as his role of general george s. Scott ebenezer scrooge frank finlay marleys ghost angela pleasence ghost of christmas. What are scenes that happened differently in the book then in the movie could you name at least seven events that occurred differently in the movie than in the book please. Cratchit were delightful i havent seen the version of jane eyre in which they played mr. Cratchit wasnt quite as id imagined her, she was still good. A christmas carol 1984 free download cinema of the world. Scott and patrick stewart in their respective versions.
This is, perhaps, the only version of a christmas carol in which scrooge wears dress pants with a dress shirt, vest, and smoking jacket instead of his nightgown, slippers, and cap. This version is the closest to the book my father read to me to this very day. He was best known for his stage work, as well as his portrayals of the prosecutor claude dancer in anatomy of a murder 1959, general buck turgidson in stanley kubricks dr. The haunted man is a darker and more subtle take on the topic than a christmas carol. A christmas carol why do we love this story so showing 1. A christmas carol is a 1984 madefortv film adaptation of the novel of the same name, directed by clive donner. A christmas carol movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Scott simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I got the 1935 seymour hicks version which is in color from legend films.
Scott photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Getty a christmas carol has been portrayed nearly 30. Bob cratchit was just as id pictured him when reading the book sorry, kermit, youre not quite the thing and though mrs. Dec 21, 2019 a christmas carol alastair sim bill murray charles dickens george c. Some people missed that he was affected until the end when he breaks down, and thought he changed at the very last second. Scott began his career in 1958 in the movie the hanging tree, and since then he has appeared in over 100 movie and more than 50 stage works, in movies he had appeared. Scott and michael carter in a christmas carol 1984 ian giles in a christmas carol 1984. The music dramatically complements a finely adapted script. This is back when hallmark hall of fame was making quality productions like this and the mary plain and tall trilogy with glenn close and christopher walken. Buy this great movie a christmas carol 1984 directed by clive donner and starring george c. George campbell scott october 18, 1927 september 22, 1999 was an american stage and film actor, director and producer.
If youve seen him as fagan in the 1982 adaptation of oliver twist you know what a bullet this christmas carol dodged. Scott makes the oftenplayed ebenezer scrooge his very own. As i like the book i dont have a problem with that. Scott absolutely owns the role, disappearing into the character of ebenezer scrooge. Though the film takes one or two creative choices due to length, it still pulls a huge deal from the book and finds creative storytelling ways to bring it. A christmas carol alastair sim bill murray charles dickens george c. Trailer for the 1984 tv movie version of a christmas carol, based on the book by charles dickens. But i am sure i have always thought of christmas time, when it has come round. Scotts portrayal of scrooge is brilliant, as he was a very fine actor and fans of his work will enjoy him in this role. Patton in the film patton 1970, and ebenezer scrooge in. George campbell scott october 18, 1927 september 22, 1999 was an american stage, television, and movie actor, director and producer. A christmas carol filmed in shrewsbury, england, this version of dickens beloved classic is considered by many to be the best. Dec 16, 2016 ever since i saw a christmas carol performed at the ohio theatre when i was a little boy, i been in love with the story. Scott became ebeneezer scrooge in the 1985 madefortv movie.
My father read a christmas carol to me every year when i was little, and george c. A christmas carol goodreads meet your next favorite book. Scott right as ebenezer scrooge and edward woodward left as the ghost of christmas present in a christmas carol from 1984. Ever since i saw a christmas carol performed at the ohio theatre when i was a little boy, i been in love with the story. After being completely silly in my last entry lets get to a legitimate version of christmas carol. Scotts a christmas carol is one of the best versions of the film out there so if you are wanting a traditional holiday movie, seek this title out. My own favorite rendition of a christmas carol is george c. Scrooge be thankful that george c scott toned down his george c scottishness for this role. Scott, frank finlay, angela pleasence, edward woodward. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. Scott as ebenezer scrooge, the man who thinks christmas is humbug until hes visited by three ghosts with an agenda.
My 10 favorite quotes from a christmas carol seton magazine. Considered by many the best version of charles dickens cautionary christmas tale, this madefortv version was filmed in shrewsbury, england, and earned george c. On christmas eve, scrooge is visited by the ghost of jacob marley, his former business partner, who arranges for scrooge to be visited by three spirits in an attempt to show him the errors of his ways the ghosts of christmas past, christmas present, and christmas yet to come. Scott was the first time i saw a christmas carol when i was a kid, but it withstands the test of time. I will watch the film soon, and give you at least 10 differences. Scott version, so at least they will be able to catch or tape it, iinterruptions and all. An old bitter miser who rationalizes his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three spirits visit him on christmas eve. A christmas carol by clive donner clive donner, george c. Considered by many the best version of charles dickens cautionary christmas tale, this madefortv version was filmed in shrewsbury, england, and. I have the 1939 reginald owen version but i got it in color online which is extremely rare. It was filmed in the historic medieval county town of shrewsbury in shropshire.
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