A Christmas Carol (1954)
One of the most beloved and retold of all Christmas stories.
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
Director: Ralph Levy
Genre: TV Movie, Family, Music
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 1, 1954
Cast
- William Lundigan - Host
- Mary Costa - Co-host
- Fredric March - Ebenezer Scrooge
- Basil Rathbone - Marley's Ghost
- Bob Sweeney - Bob Cratchit
- Christopher Cook - Tiny Tim Cratchit
- Craig Hill - Young Scrooge
- Queenie Leonard - Mrs. Cratchit
- Rex Evans - Solicitor
- Peter Miles - Peter Cratchit
Screenplay
- Maxwell Anderson (Teleplay)
- Maxwell Anderson (Lyricist)
- Charles Dickens (Novel)
Production: Desilu Productions, CBS Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, compassion, ghost, christmas spirit, christmas
More Films by Director: Ralph Levy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Christmas Carol about?
- Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
- Who directed A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol was directed by Ralph Levy.
- Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol stars William Lundigan, Mary Costa, Fredric March, Basil Rathbone, Bob Sweeney, Christopher Cook.
- How long is A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol is a TV Movie, Family, Music film.
- Where was A Christmas Carol produced?
- A Christmas Carol was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Christmas Carol?
- The themes of A Christmas Carol include: Musical Spectacle.