Always interested in language especially the spoken word he became the fulton lecturer in elocution at new college, edinburgh university from 1925 until 1930. A christmas carol,1951, alastair sim as scrooge, movie. A young patrick macnee best remembered as steed on tvs the avengers. For many critics and fans, the 1951 film adaptation of dickenss a christmas carol, with british actor alastair sim in the titular role, is the definitive version.
This movie captures all the things that a christmas carol is supposed to be. When the movie was remade, it would have been a great asset if they had included cc or subtitles, as the speech was muffled at times. The classic charles dickens a christmas carol 1951 this film starred alistair sims as ebenezer scrooge hope you enjoy the video. Scrooge is a 1951 british christmas fantasy drama film and an adaptation of charles dickens a christmas carol 1843. A christmas carol, the 1938 film adaptation starring reginald owen. A christmas carol, the 1971 animated short film adaptation starring alastair sim. However, in 20, i was asked to appear as an interviewee on channel fives greatest christmas movies ever to talk about various film versions of a christmas carol.
Its from the film scrooge 1951 aka a christmas carol. For many critics and fans, the 1951 film adaptation of dickenss a christmas carol, with british actor alastair sim in the titular role, is the. It stars alastair sim as ebenezer scrooge, and was produced and directed by brian desmond hurst, with a screenplay by noel langley. Sing praises to alastair sims a christmas carol the. Mervyn johns in a christmas carol 1951 a christmas carol 1951 roddy hughes in a. A christmas carol 1951 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
A christmas carol alastair sim rare and collectible. An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when spirits visit him on christmas eve. I watched this again and felt like weeping, not because of the sentimentality of the story itself but because it is so seeped in a civilized world that increasingly no longer exists. A christmas carol 1951 emerald edition crotchety victorian businessman ebenezer scrooge alastair sim has no use for festivity, even at christmas. The ghost of christmas present colorized scene or clip. A christmas carol, an animated short film starring the voice of alastair sim a christmas carol 1997 film, an animated film christmas carol.
A christmas carol 1951 old bitter miser ebenezer scrooge alastair sim is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on christmas eve. Starring alastair sim, kathleen harrison, mervyn johns, hermione baddeley, michael. A christmas carol, the 1997 cartoon adaptation starring tim curry. A christmas carol 1951, hd alastair sim as scrooge. A christmas carol by brian desmond hurst alastair sim. After resentfully allowing timid clerk bob cratchit mervyn johns to have the holiday to spend with his loving wife hermione baddeley and family, scrooge is swept into a nightmare. With alastair sim, jack warner, kathleen harrison, mervyn johns. I just watched the movie and noticed this for the first time. The worlds greatest animator has passed away august 15, 2019. These have all been sitting in a plastic storage bin in the house for years parcel select ground. As long as ive been alive and aware no jokes please, the alastair sim a christmas carol was shown on christmas eve on tv here in vancouver, though as i recall, it was kvos in nearby bellingham, washington that was doing it first. Starting in 1935, he also appeared in more than fifty british films, including an iconic adaptation of charles dickens novella a christmas carol, released in 1951 as scrooge in great britain and as a christmas carol in the united states. A christmas carol, screen play by noel langley, from the story by charles dickens. The gold standard in this is the 1951 movie with alastair sim.
Scrooge 1951 a christmas carol colorized alastair sim hosted by patrick macnee. Alastair sim was a great actor and carried the story to the heights of acclaim that it has obtained over the years. Vhs a christmas carol alastair sim as scrooge 1951. A christmas carol, aka scrooge, features alastair sim s tourdeforce performance as the ultimate miser, ebenezer scrooge, almost singlehandedly making this beloved version of charles dickens.
Too good to be shown only at christmastime by fred guida, author of a christmas carol and its adaptations silent dickens a collection of early examples of dickens on film scrooge1922 and bleak house 1922. Generally acknowledged to be the greatest of the screen scrooges, and he deserves the reputation. Scrooge is mean old miser who wants nothing to do with christmas. Many people are not aware of it, but charles dickens a christmas carol is the mostfilmed classic story of all time, with over two dozen cinematic renditions. The 1951 adaptation of charles dickens timeless classic is perhaps the most faithful film version and alastair sim s performance as scrooge is not to be. The ghosts of christmas past, present and future appear to scrooge, taking him on a journey into the very spirit and magic of christmas. The excellent 1971 animated version of the charles dickens classic. With alastair sim, michael redgrave, michael hordern, diana quick. Scrooge released as a christmas carol in the united states is a 1951 british christmas fantasy drama film and an adaptation of charles dickens a christmas carol 1843. Too good to be shown only at christmastime by fred guida, author of a christmas carol and its adaptations. Alastair george bell sim, cbe was a scottish character actor who began his theatrical career at the age of thirty and quickly became established as a popular west end performer, remaining so until his death in 1976. We delve back into more than a century of a christmas carol movies. Christmas spot memory lane mickeys christmas carol.
Only one of the four films collected on this bluray set originated at ealing. A christmas carol film adaptations best and worst movie. A christmas carol ebeneezer scrooge alastair sim contentedly meanders through his life as a cruel miser until one fateful christmas eve when he is visited by three ghosts. Alastair sim s performance in dickens hoary holiday classic provided one of the defining moments of his career. In this movie, ebenezer scrooge alastair sim does not mention that every fool. He was invited back and became the rector of edinburgh university 1948 1951. Although best remembered for his performance as scrooge in the british film adaptation of a christmas carol 1951, sim. With seymour hicks, donald calthrop, robert cochran, mary glynne. A christmas carol 1951 fantasy drama movie alastair sim, jack. Sim plays ebenezer scrooge, a london miser who, despite his wealth, refuses to make charitable.
The movie was released in the us as a christmas carol which means this is the american poster, but was originally made and released in the uk as scrooge, so both names are correct. Linking them are the starring or supporting roles played by scottish comedian alastair sim. Of these, many people consider the 1951 british production starring alastair sim to be the very best film of this classic story. A christmas carol, the 1984 film adaptation starring george c. For christmas day, what better than to watch alastair sim s incredible performance in the 1951 adaption of charles dickens a christmas carol. While i havent yet watched the movie in its entirety since i want to save it for christmas eve viewing, i did put it in my dvd player to be sure id received the colorized version of the original black and white. A christmas carol with alastair sim as scrooge black. The classic 1951 portrayal of a christmas carol by charles dickens, also known as scrooge. The 1951 alastair sim a christmas carol original brit title scrooge has been a traditional favorite thanks to sim s performance, which catches scrooge in all his colors tight. A christmas carol if i could take only ten movies to a desert island, this would be one of them. A few fast facts about a christmas carol 1951 uk version.
The son of alexander sim jp and isabella mcintyre, alastair sim was educated in edinburgh. As it happened, they didnt want me to speak about the alastair sim version but rather the muppet christmas carol and bill murrays scrooged, neither of which, i am ashamed to say. A christmas carol movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. A criterion bluray of a christmas carol would be the bestselling bluray they ever released. Scott, a christmas carol 1984 this lush madefortv version directed by clive donner, who edited the alastair sim version is anchored by a. The spirits show him how his behavior has degenerated over the years as his heart has become colder.
Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. A renown pictures presentation released here through united artists. Nonetheless there are some quite respectable versions of a christmas carol, and you should try your best to see them. Stars scottish actor alastair sim, who also later voiced ebenezer scrooge in a half hour animated made for television version that was also later issued to theaters. Widely considered to be the definitive of the many film versions of charles dickens classic novel is this 1951 british adaptation, starring alastair sim entitled scrooge in its u. The movie, a 2001 animated film starring kate winslet, nicolas cage and michael gambon. An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on christmas eve. Widely considered to be the definitive of the many film versions of charles dickens classic novel is this 1951 british adaptation, starring alastair sim entitled. Watching alastair sim interpret the role of scrooge and then looking at other actors, i see his incredible facial expressions, the loss of soul that haunts him, the vulnerability yes, i mean it. I think it is the best of any movie called a christmas carol. This dvd is the colorized film version of a christmas carol originally titled scrooge, starring alastair sim in the title role. Old bitter miser ebenezer scrooge is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on christmas eve.