Christmas Carol Movies
Movies based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
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- DirectorWalter R. BoothStarsDaniel SmithIt's Christmas Eve. The miser Scrooge and his assistant Bob Cratchit finish their work in the office and go home. When Scrooge is going to open his front door, he sees the face of Marley's ghost in the door knocker. Inside he takes on his night dress, eats his supper, and falls asleep at the table. Marly's ghost shows Scrooge a vision of himself at a Christmas in the past. Then the ghost escorts him to the present Christmas, and the homes and families of Bob Cratchit and Fred, where Scrooge sees Bob and Fred drink to him in his absence. At last the ghost shows Scrooge the Christmas that might be. Here Scrooge has to face his own grave and the death of Tiny Tim. Confronted with this Scrooge regrets his callousness and egoism.The earliest version made. Silent and 6 minutes long, starring Daniel Smith as Ebenezer Scrooge.
- DirectorJ. Searle DawleyCharles KentAshley MillerStarsMarc McDermottCharles OgleWilliam BechtelBased on the story by Charles Dickens: Ebenezer Scrooge is well known for his harsh, miserly ways, until he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, and then by three other spirits.A silent 11-minute version produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company and starring Marc McDermott as Scrooge, with silent film stars Charles Ogle, Shirley Mason, William Bechtel, and Viola Dana
- DirectorHarold M. ShawStarsGeorge BellamyCharles RockEdna FlugrathA miser is reformed by visions of past, present and future.A silent version produced by London Film Productions starring Charles Rock as Scrooge, with George Bellamy and Edna Flugrath
- DirectorGeorge WynnStarsH.V. EsmondOn Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways or face the consequences in the afterlife. Scrooge dismisses the apparition but the first of the three ghosts, the Ghost of Christmas Past, visits as promised. Scrooge sees those events in his past life, both happy and sad, that forged his character. The second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, shows him how many currently celebrate Christmas. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows him how he will be remembered once he is gone. To his delight, the spirits complete their visits in one night giving him the opportunity to mend his ways.an 18-minute silent film starring H.V. Esmond as Scrooge
- DirectorEdwin GreenwoodStarsRussell ThorndikeNina VannaForbes DawsonMiserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited on Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, as well as the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, in order to help him change his selfish ways and redeem his soul. An early silent adaptation of the classic story.a 25-minute silent film produced by British & Colonial Kinematograph Company, starring Russell Thorndike as Scrooge
- DirectorHenry EdwardsStarsSeymour HicksDonald CalthropRobert CochranEbenezer Scrooge is a mean old miser who wants nothing to do with Christmas. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come visit Scrooge on Christmas Eve, taking him on a journey into the very spirit and magic of Christmas itself.The first full-length version, starring Seymour Hicks as Scrooge, with Donald Calthrop, Mary Glynne, and Maurice Evans (Dr. Zaius)
- DirectorEdwin L. MarinStarsReginald OwenGene LockhartKathleen LockhartAn elderly miser learns the error of his ways on Christmas Eve.Produced by MGM starring Reginald Owen as Scrooge, with Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, and Leo G. Carroll
- DirectorManuel TamayoStarsJesús TordesillasLina YegrosEmilio Santiagoa Spanish-language version with Jesús Tordesillas as Scrooge
- DirectorArthur PiersonStarsVincent PriceTaylor HolmesPatrick WhyteDickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and three Christmas Ghosts that change his perception of life. Narrated by Vincent Price.a short made for TV starring Vincent Price as the narrator and Taylor Holmes as Scrooge, with Robert Clarke, Nelson Leigh, and Queenie Leonard
- DirectorBrian Desmond HurstStarsAlastair SimJack WarnerKathleen HarrisonEbenezer Scrooge, a curmudgeonly, miserly businessman, has no time for sentimentality and largely views Christmas as a waste of time. However, this Christmas Eve, he will be visited by three spirits who will show him the error of his ways.Probably the most famous version, starring Alastair Sim as Scrooge, with Mervyn Johns, Hermione Baddeley, Kathleen Harrison, and Michael Hordern
- DirectorAbe LevitowStarsJim BackusMorey AmsterdamJack CassidyThis musical adaptation of the classic tale by Charles Dickens stars Magoo as the cold-hearted old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge.Mr. Magoo takes the role of Scrooge, voice by Jim Backus, with Morey Amsterdam, Jack Cassidy, and Royal Dano
- DirectorBob JarvisStarsCyril RitchardTessie O'SheaAlfie BassA retelling of Charles Dickens' novel about a nasty miser who is visited by spirits on Christmas eve.produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Company and starring Cyril Ritchard as Scrooge, Eric Christmas as Marley, and Alfie Bass as Bob Cratchit
- DirectorRonald NeameStarsAlbert FinneyAlec GuinnessEdith EvansA musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.Another famous version. This is the musical one starring Albert Finney as Scrooge and Alec Guinness as Marley’s Ghost.
“Thank you very much! Thank you very much! That’s the nicest thing that anyone’s ever done for me.” - DirectorRichard WilliamsStarsAlastair SimMichael RedgraveMelvyn HayesAn old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when spirits visit him on Christmas Eve.a 25-minute animated version produced by ABC and featuring the work of Chuck Jones, with Alastair Sim as the voice of Scrooge, Michael Hordern as Marley’s Ghost, and Michael Redgrave as the narrator
- DirectorMoira ArmstrongStarsMichael HordernJohn Le MesurierBernard LeeMiser Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas, but then gets a visit from his companion Jacob Marley, who has been dead for seven years. He urges Scrooge to change his life.produced by the BBC and starring Michael Hordern as Scrooge, with Bernard Lee, John Le Mesurier, Patricia Quinn, and Paul Copley
- DirectorTrevor EvansStarsRich LittleIn this one-man show starring Rich Little, Ebeneezer Scrooge (played by Rich as W.C. Fields) hates Christmas, and it's up to the Ghosts of Christmas Past (played by Rich as Humphrey Bogart), Present (played by Rich as Columbo) and Future (played by Rich as Inspector Clouseau) to convince him otherwisea one-man show with Rich Little playing all the parts, doing impressions of famous actors for each one, including W.C. Fields, Paul Lynde, Richard Nixon, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Edith Bunker, Johnny Carson, Truman Capote, Jack Benny, Columbo, Inspector Clouseau, and more.
- DirectorJohn BlanchardStarsDrew BorlandNicole EvansCrystal FleutyOn Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways or face the consequences in the afterlife. Scrooge dismisses the apparition but the first of the three ghosts, the Ghost of Christmas Past, visits as promised. Scrooge sees those events in his past life, both happy and sad, that forged his character. The second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, shows him how many currently celebrate Christmas. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows him how he will be remembered once he is gone. To his delight, the spirits complete their visits in one night giving him the opportunity to mend his ways.a Canadian version starring Warren Graves as Scrooge
- StarsMarshall BordenCatherine BurnsOliver CliffAn old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.a film of the Minneapolis-based Guthrie Theater’s stage adaptation starring Richard Hilger as Scrooge
- DirectorBurny MattinsonStarsAlan YoungWayne AllwineHal SmithThe classic Disney animated characters play the roles in this animated retelling of the Charles Dickens masterpiece.Mickey’s Christmas Carol is a 26-minute version produced by Disney and featuring many characters from the Mickey Mouse world
- DirectorClive DonnerStarsGeorge C. ScottFrank FinlayAngela PleasenceA bitter old miser who rationalizes his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three spirits visit him on Christmas Eve.another famous version starring George C. Scott as Scrooge, with Frank Finlay, David Warner, and Roger Rees
- DirectorRichard DonnerStarsBill MurrayKaren AllenJohn ForsytheA selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.a comedy version starring Bill Murray as the Scrooge character, with Karen Allen, Jamie Farr, John Forsythe, John Glover, Bobcat Goldthwait, Carol Kane, and Robert Mitchum
- DirectorBrian HensonStarsMichael CaineDave GoelzSteve WhitmireThe Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale.the Muppet Christmas Carol is actually pretty close to the original story, starring Michael Caine as Scrooge, with Steven Mackintosh and the full cast of Muppets
- DirectorJohn KortyStarsCicely TysonKatherine HelmondMichael BeachA retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."Ms. Scrooge is a retelling of the story with Cicely Tyson starring as Ms. Ebenita Scrooge
- DirectorDavid Hugh JonesStarsPatrick StewartRichard E. GrantJoel GreyAn old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.My personal favorite, starring Patrick Stewart as Scrooge, produced by TNT, with Richard E. Grant, Joel Grey, Ian McNeice, Saskia Reeves, Liz Smith, and Celia Imre
- DirectorCatherine MorsheadStarsRay FearonRoss KempShezwae PowellAn unscrupulous loan shark who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.a 75-minute modern take starring Ross Kemp as Eddie Scrooge
- DirectorFred HolmesStarsDean JonesReg GrantD. James KennedyEbenezer Scrooge vows to remove a manger scene outside City Hall. He is visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley, who warns him of the consequences of his actions, and the impact this will have on himself and others.a 48-minute musical version starring Dean Jones as Scrooge
- DirectorArthur Allan SeidelmanStarsKelsey GrammerJesse L. MartinJane KrakowskiAn old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by ghosts on Christmas Eve.a musical by Alan Menken starring Kelsey Grammer as Scrooge, with Jason Alexander, Jesse L. Martin, Jane Krakowski, and Jennifer Love Hewitt
- DirectorLorenzo BassanoStarsLinusAlbertinoDaria Bignardian Italian version of the story
- DirectorCharles VisserStarsJoe AlaskeyBob BergenBilly WestGreedy duck hates Christmas but loves money. Throughout the night, he gets visited by three ghosts.a Looney Tunes version, with Daffy Duck as the Scrooge character
- DirectorTony ParnisStarsManuel CauchiManuel CutajarMoira Muscata Maltese version starring Manuel Cauchi as Jacob Marley
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsJim CarreyGary OldmanColin FirthAn animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.an animated Disney version starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge and the ghosts, with Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Carey Elwes, Robin Wright, and Bob Hoskins
- DirectorRichard Knight Jr.Peter NevilleStarsDavid PevsnerTim KazurinskyRusty SchwimmerScrooge & Marley is a modern variation on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Recounted from a gay sensibility with heart, comedy & music, the magic of Dickens' timeless tale of a man's redemption comes alive from a fresh perspective.a retelling from a gay perspective, starring David Pevsner as Scrooge
- DirectorMichael M. ScottStarsEmmanuelle VaugierCarrie FisherOlivia ChengOn Christmas Eve in Chicago, heartless publishing-exec tyrant Carol is haunted by her dead ex-boss--who is the ghost of Christmas past, present, and future.a publishing executive named Carol is visited by a ghost of her former boss, starring Emmanuelle Vaugier and Carrie Fisher
- DirectorJason FiggisStarsKarl ArgueLara BelmontDavid BrowneOn the anniversary of Jacob Marley's death, his business partner Ebenezer Scrooge finds unwelcome company in the form of three spirits from Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come. If he is to have any future at all, he must first come to terms with actions from his past. Three spirits are about to show Ebenezer Scrooge the night of his life.an Irish version starring Vincent Fegan as Scrooge
- DirectorAnthony D.P. MannStarsColin BakerCharline CleaverHeidi L. DennisWhen the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge receives ghostly visitations one fateful Christmas Eve, he is shown the error of his ways.a 59-minute Canadian version starring Colin Baker as Charles Dickens and Anthony D.P. Mann as Scrooge
- DirectorJack SpringStarsMartin PrestPlaying over 20 characters, Martin Prest brings Charles Dickens's timeless story of redemption to life.a one-man show starring Martin Prest playing over 20 characters
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsDerek JacobiDiana RiggDave HearnThe Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society hijack a BBC production of A Christmas Carol.
- DirectorDavid IzattStarsRebecca HanssenBonnie WrightMark Paul WakeA contemporary retelling of the timeless Dickens tale, given a Scottish make-over. It explores the transformation of Scrooge.a Scottish retelling starring Stuart Brennan as Scrooge, with Bonnie Wright and Sarina Taylor
- DirectorTom CairnsStarsSimon CallowEbenezer Scrooge, a miserly man, is visited by 3 ghosts on Christmas Eve who reveal his past mistakes, present selfishness and grim future if he doesn't change. He transforms into a caring man.a one-man show starring Simon Callow produced by BBC Films
- DirectorJames HathawayStarsRichard MalmosBowie BundlieSam LabrecqueThe timeless tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge being visited by Three Ghosts: Past, Present and Future, at the request of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, in an attempt to save his soul from greed and selfishness.a film of the California-based Glendale Centre Theatre‘s stage adaptation, the longest-running annual performance of A Christmas Carol in the world, since 1965. It stars Richard Malmos as Scrooge
- StarsGuy PearceAndy SerkisStephen GrahamIn Steven Knight's gothic adaptation of Charles Dickens' iconic ghost story, Ebenezer Scrooge experiences a dark night of the soul - past, present and future.a TV mini-series starring Guy Pearce as Scrooge, with Andy Serkis and Stephen Graham
- DirectorMarc HamillStarsDavid HardwareCarl HamillAaron MurrayIt was the night before Christmas. As the towns folk merried themselves at the annual Victorian fayre, Scrooge sat in his counting-house tallying his books. He was soon to set off on a journey that would change his life forever. A modern take on a Dickens classic.a modern version of the story starring David Hardware as Scrooge, with Carl Hamill and Eve Harding
- DirectorSteven SalgadoStarsKate KatzmanRafael Gerardo ReyNate ContrerasEllen Scrooge, a demanding egocentric owner of a pharmaceutical company, adamantly continues to work her employees on Christmas Eve, but she is soon encountered by three ghosts that will transform her perspective on life. This independently produced adaptation shines a new comedic twist on Charles Dickens' classic tale.a comedy version starring Kate Katzman as Ellen Scrooge
- DirectorZoe BrightTayah HowardStarsGuy NolandShea TaylorEthan AvertonIt is Christmas Eve, 1843, and we find the curmudgeonly figure of Ebenezer Scrooge as cold-hearted and misanthropic as ever. That is, until a visit from the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley, sets into motion a glimpse into Scrooge's Past, Present, and Future. In each adventure, Scrooge must confront the error of his ways, in an effort to change his Fate before it can catch up to him. We see Ebenezer as a young boy at boarding school, as a young man in love, before being slowly corrupted by his own avarice. Charles Dickens' classic story comes to life in this brilliant adaptation, featuring original songs by Steven Applegate, and a reimagining of the Christmas classics we all know and love. Featuring an ensemble cast of dancers, singers, and characters brought dynamically to life, this telling of A Christmas Carol is one you are not likely to forget.a musical version set in 1843, the year the story was written, starring Guy Noland as Scrooge
- DirectorSean AndersStarsWill FerrellRyan ReynoldsOctavia SpencerA musical version of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey.
- DirectorStephen DonnellyStarsLuke EvansOlivia ColmanJessie BuckleyA supernatural, time-travelling, musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's cult Christmas story.