Christmas Carol (1938)

"We recommend it to all! ...Heartening, serene and touching.  The New York Times

Editor's Note Though not quite on a par with the same-titled film starring Alistair Sim, this version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is still a moving version of the classic story. A wealthy miser learns how wonderful and fulfilling life can be with a little generosity at Christmas time from three spectres who visit him the night before Christmas.

	Gene Lockhart
	Leo G. Carroll
	Reginald Owen
	Terence Kilburn
	Charles Dickens - Based On Novel By
	Edwin L. Marin - Director
	Franz Waxman - Original Music By
	George Boemler - Editor
	Hugo Butler - Screenplay
	Joseph L. Mankiewicz - Producer
	Sidney Wagner, et. al. - Cinematographer

The Motion Picture Guide 10 of 10
Superb adaptation of the Dickens classic has Owen as the hardhearted Scrooge in probably the best role of his long and distinguished career. Lockhart is terrific as the much-harassed Cratchit and the rest of the cast do honors to their historic parts. Although this wonderful story has been made many times, the Owen rendition of the skinflint-turned-Maecenas is the best and most believable... Owen represents the essential Scrooge... A great and eternally heartwarming film that can stand an appreciative viewing every year through every decade.