Adaptation: Starring Seymour Hicks as Ebenezer Scrooge - NOT to be confused with Old Scrooge (1913), which was re-released as A Christmas Carol in 1926, and also starred Seymour Hicks as Ebenezer Scrooge
Dates and Places of Earliest Release:
TUE, 26 NOV 1935 U.K.
SAT, 30 NOV 1935 U.S.A.
Format Reviewed: live-action film, on DVD
Runtime: 78 minutes
Availability:
As of February 6, 2021, copies of this film, on DVD, are available, online, for approximately $45 U.S. Dollars.
Is this adaptation reverent?
Yes, this adaptation is reverent, including the hymn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and the phrase "God bless us, everyone!"
Does this adaptation mention "God" or "Christ"?
Yes. (See above.)
Does this adaptation include the phrase "God bless us...?"
(See above.)
What does my wife think of this adaptation?
She thinks it's "O.K."
Where and when does this adaptation take place?
Victorian England.
What language and/or dialects are used?
British English.
How closely does this adaptation follow the original novel, by Charles Dickens?This adaptation follows the original novel fairly well.
Fred goes to Scrooge's office, to invite him to Christmas dinner, but not before two gentlemen visit him, to ask for a charitable donation.
Scrooge visits his "usual, melancholy tavern," after work.
Jacob Marley's face appears, framed by Scrooge's door knocker, but when he appears to Scrooge, in Scrooge's chambers, he is invisible to the viewer, although his voice is audible. He tells Scrooge that Scrooge is the only person who can see him.
The scene at Fezziwig's Christmas Ball is missing.
The scene at Belle's home, with her children and husband, when Marley is dying, is included.
Scenes of men celebrating Christmas in a lighthouse and at sea are included.
Fred's Christmas Party is included.
A scene is added, in which Scrooge goes to the poulterer's house on Christmas morning, to buy his prize turkey, and send it to Bob Cratchit's house.
The scene at Scrooge's office the day after Christmas is included, and Scrooge promises to raise Bob's salary, and to be like a second father to Tiny Tim; then he gives Bob another day off.
Fred goes to Scrooge's office, to invite him to Christmas dinner, but not before two gentlemen visit him, to ask for a charitable donation.
Scrooge visits his "usual, melancholy tavern," after work.
Jacob Marley's face appears, framed by Scrooge's door knocker, but when he appears to Scrooge, in Scrooge's chambers, he is invisible to the viewer, although his voice is audible. He tells Scrooge that Scrooge is the only person who can see him.
The scene at Fezziwig's Christmas Ball is missing.
The scene at Belle's home, with her children and husband, when Marley is dying, is included.
Scenes of men celebrating Christmas in a lighthouse and at sea are included.
Fred's Christmas Party is included.
A scene is added, in which Scrooge goes to the poulterer's house on Christmas morning, to buy his prize turkey, and send it to Bob Cratchit's house.
The scene at Scrooge's office the day after Christmas is included, and Scrooge promises to raise Bob's salary, and to be like a second father to Tiny Tim; then he gives Bob another day off.
Is this adaptation a prequel or a sequel? No.
Is this adaptation supernatural?
Is this adaptation supernatural?
Yes, this film features ghosts and time travel.
Is this adaptation "framed"? No.
Is this adaptation "framed"? No.
Is this adaptation a musical? No.
What songs and/or dances are included?
Original score by W.L. Trytel; music by Walter Meyrowitz... Several hymns and songs are included, including a version of "Ring Around the Rosie," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
How attractive and effective is the visual art?
How attractive and effective is the visual art?
The set, wardrobe, architecture, and art are poorly done, and sparse, but include several outdoor scenes, and plenty of background extras, at the Exchange, Fred's, and Belle's.
How creative and intense are the transitions, especially when "the Scrooge" is taken from one time and/or place to another?
How creative and intense are the transitions, especially when "the Scrooge" is taken from one time and/or place to another?
The transitions are adequate.
What aerial and/or nap-of-the-earth footage is included? N/A
There is an aerial shot, of London, presumably.
What use is made of background extras?
The use of background extras is inadequate, making the film seem low budget.
What is the most remarkable thing about this adaptation?
The most remarkable thing about this adaptation is, perhaps, that Marley is invisible.
The most remarkable thing about this adaptation is, perhaps, that Marley is invisible.
It is also odd that Scrooge makes a trip to the poulterer's himself, after sending a boy, who returns empty-handed.
What bonus material is included on the tape or DVD?
No bonus material is included on this DVD.
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