A Christmas Carol! |  | Actors: Fredric March, Basil Rathbone
Studio: Timeless Media Group
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1191
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: EDID61035D
UPC: 011301610355
EAN: 0011301610355
ASIN: B002M0HOV4
Theatrical Release Date: 1954
Release Date: October 13, 2009
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Studio: Timeless Media Group Release Date: 10/13/2009
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 1954 TV Version November 4, 2009
CD Maniac (Nashville, TN)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This "Christmas Carol" is an early TV version from 1954 with Fredric March as Scrooge (he won an Emmy) and Basil Rathbone as Marley. It's not a bad effort for TV for the time, but rather dated by today's standards. (Scrooge even tries to refer to hell, but was not allowed to say the word on TV at that time which leads to an unintentionally funny moment.)
The background music is by Bernard Hermann (of Hitchcock Psycho fame) and is the best part about this version (listen to the spooky chorus underneath Jacob Marley's scene). But the actual songs (also by Hermann) are less than memorable (especially the song of Christmas Present). However, the two original carols, sung by the outstanding Roger Wagner Chorale are great (if not time-appropriate to the story).
As for the acting: Fredric March was an outstanding actor, but he's trying too hard (and there are several gestures thrown in over the hour that are over the top). However, I think it was well received at the time (winning an Emmy). The story is rather bare bones (this version is only an hour--with songs), but still makes it's point.
This version is basically for those old enough to remember it, or those interested in TV of the time (or perhaps Bernard Hermann fans--who knew he did TV?). Perhaps also for those who are Christmas Carol completists. Look for Bonnie Franklin's first TV acting role (as one of the Cratchit kids).
This version, however, should not be the only version of this story you have.
 Musical version, not what we expected October 20, 2009
M. Johnson
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
The online info for this movie did not say that it is a musical version made for tv, which is stated on the case. The music is overdone for our tastes, and some of our favorite scenes were altered or missing.
 Must See and Own. October 18, 2009
Protacio Ricardo Licsi III (Texas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Wonderful Cast for a 50's TV show.
See it for Tiny Tim's song.
This one is a keeper.
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