Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Answers to Quiz 15 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  What song does Scrooge sing, on his way from the toy shop to the Cratchit residence, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"I Like Life!"

 2.  How much money does Scrooge tell the men collecting for charity, that he will donate to their cause, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, and what is this amount's equivalent in Pounds?

"One hundred Guineas," which was equivalent to one hundred five British Pounds; one Guinea equaled twenty-one Shillings; twenty Shillings equaled one Pound. 100 x 21 Shillings = 2,100 Pounds; 2,100 Pounds divided by twenty Shillings, equals 105 Pounds.

 3.  What musical instruments are played by how many men and women, dancing in the street, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Four men play flutes; four men and four women each play two hand bells - one larger than the other; one man plays several instruments by himself, including a drum on his back and a squeeze box in his hands.

 4.  What is unusual about Scrooge's visit to Fred's, on Christmas day, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge sees Fred and his wife in the street, while he (Scrooge) is on his way to give them Christmas presents. The scene described in the original novel, in which Scrooge has dinner with Fred, is never shown, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol.


 5.  What gifts does Scrooge give Fred and his wife, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Two bottles, presumably, of champagne, as well as a belated, gift-wrapped wedding present.

 6.  According to Fred's wife, at what time is Christmas dinner served at Fred's home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Three-o'-clock.

 7.  What does the sign in a window say, where Scrooge obtains a costume, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Adult & Juvenile Fancy Dresses & Novelty Wear for All Occasions."

 8.  Between which scenes does Scrooge appear in a costume, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Right after the performance by the four flautists and right before the performance of the eight hand bell ringers; at the end of his rendition of the song "I Like Life!" and right before a new rendition of "Father Christmas," in which Father Christmas is pleasant and generous.

 9.  What does Scrooge tell Mrs. Cratchit to do with her goose, after she drops it on the floor, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He tells her to use it for stuffing for the prize turkey he gives her.

10.  How much of a pay raise does Scrooge promise to give Bob, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge promises to double Bob's wages.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 14 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  Where does Scrooge go, right after leaving the butcher's shop, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He takes the boy with the prize turkey to have the toy shop keeper open his toy shop.


 2.  By what name does Scrooge address the toy shop keeper, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Pringle."

 3.  How does the boy who helps Scrooge buy the prize turkery, describe the size of the prize turkey, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"The one as big as me?"

 4.  How does Scrooge describe the size of the prize turkey, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He says that it's twice the size of Tiny Tim.

 5.  How much many boys does Scrooge tell the toy shop keeper to have help him deliver his Christmas presents, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Several."

 6.  How much money does Scrooge promise to give each of the delivery boys, for helping him deliver Christmas presents, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Half a Crown.

 7.  What toys does Scrooge purchase, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Dolls, a bow and arrows, musical instruments...

 8.  What  amount of money does Scrooge pay for the toys he purchases, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Some pounds." The precise amount is not specified, as Scrooges gives several coins to the toy shop keeper and Scrooge tells him to "keep the change."


 9.  What two things are unusual about the Scrooge's visit to the Cratchit residence, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

First of all, this scene is an addition not mentioned in the original novel, in which Scrooge sends the prize turkey to the Cratchit residence anonymously. Furthermore, Scrooge is disguised as Father Christmas, in red with white trim, similar to what Santa Claus would wear in the U.S.A.

10.  What is unusual about the ending of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

This film ends when Scrooge returns home, after delivering presents to the Cratchits at their home, on Christmas morning. The scene in which Scrooge catches Bob arriving late for work the day after Christmas is not shown in this film.


Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 13 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  What is unusual about Scrooge's conversation with the boy, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Instead of addressing the boy from a window, Scrooge encounters the boy after stepping outside, onto the street.

 2.  What does Scrooge tell the boy to do, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

To wake the butcher, and have him open his shop, and to meet him there with the prize turkey.

 3.  In how many minutes does Scrooge tell the boy that he will meet him at the butcher's shop, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

In ten minutes.

 4.  How does Scrooge get downstairs, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He slides backward down the handrail, all the way from the top to the bottom.

 5.  How much money does Scrooge give the boy, before sending him to the butcher, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Two Pounds.

 6.  How much money does Scrooge promise to give the boy, if he does what he asks him to, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Half a Crown.

 7.  What is the equivalent of the amount of money mentioned in Question 6, above, in pre-decimal British Pounds, Shillings, and/or Pence?

One eighth of a Pound (two Shillings and six Pence, or two and a half Shillings).

 8.  What is convenient about the amounts of money Scrooge gives (and promises to give) the boy, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge is able to give the boy two Pounds in the form of two Sovereigns (coins worth one Pound each); and a Half Crown was a single coin, in circulation since 1549, during the reign of King Edward VI.

 9.  What is unusual about the way the prize turkey is delivered to the Cratchits, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge escorts the boy who helped him buy the turkey, to the Cratchit residence, while the boy pulls a sled with the turkey on it.


10.  What do the signs say, on the front of the butcher's shop, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Prize Capons" and "A. Twilley."



Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 12 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  According to Marley, why does he welcome Scrooge to Hell, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

No one else wanted to.

 2.  According to Scrooge, where did Scrooge hope he would end up, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Heaven.

 3.  According to Marley, what is to be Scrooge's job, in Hell, and why, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge is to be Lucifer's personal clerk, because Scrooge's "activities in life" pleased Lucifer so much.

 4.  What does Marley warn Scrooge about, in Hell, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Rats.

 5.  According to Marley, what is unusual about Scrooge's office, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

It's the only place in Hell that's cold.

 6.  According to Marley, what is unusual about Scrooge's chain, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

It's so "big" that "they had to take on extra devils at the foundry to finish it.

 7.  How many men carry Scrooge's chain to him, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Four.

 8.  What is the difference between Marley's chain and Scrooge's, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Marley's chain is light enough for him to walk around with it draped over his shoulders; Scrooge's is so heavy that he's unable to stand up, let alone walk around, after the headsmen wrap him in it.

 9.  What do the men who carry Scrooge's chain look like, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

They are burly men, with bare torsos, black pants, black boots, black belts, black wristbands, and black hoods like headsmen would wear.

10.  What does Scrooge find around his neck, when he wakes up from the nightmare described above, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Twisted bedclothes.


Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 11 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  What is the second scene that the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

The Cratchits' home after Tiny Tim has died.

 2.  Who and/or what is missing from the scene mentioned in Question 1, above, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Bob Cratchit, and his thoughts about Tiny Tim.

 3.  What does the first inscription that appears say, on a tombstone, when the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge the graveyard, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"In memory of Louise wife of Angus Stuart who died March 16, 17__, aged 3_..."

 4.  What song is heard, when the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge the graveyard, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"The Beautiful Day," sung a cappella, by Tiny Tim

 5.  Who is in the graveyard, when the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come takes Scrooge there, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Bob Cratchit.

 6.  What does the inscription on Tiny Tim's tombstone say, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

This is a trick question; Tiny Tim's tombstone is a cross, with no inscription, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

 7.  What does the inscription on Scrooge's tombstone say, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Ebenezer Scrooge."

 8.  What is unusual about Scrooge's tomb, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

It appears to be very dark and deep; Scrooge falls into it, and falls a long way, as if to the center of the Earth, where he finds himself in Hell.

 9.  What is unusual about the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He appears to be a skeleton for a moment, right before Scrooge falls into his tomb.

10.  Who welcomes Scrooge to Hell, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Jacob Marley


Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 10 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  Which is the first scene that the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge's funeral procession.

 2.  What does Scrooge fail to realize, during the scene mentioned in Question 1, above?

That the people are celebrating his death.

 3.  What song do the people sing, during the scene mentioned in Question 1, above?

"Thank You Very Much!"

 4.  Who seems to be the Master of Ceremonies, during the scene mentioned in Question 1, above?

Tom Jenkins

 5.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why would "the singer" hang a flag out?

"To add a sort of final victory touch!"

 6.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why would "the singer" fire a cannon?

"To add a sort of celebration touch!"

 7.  During the scene mentioned in Question 1, how much money does Scrooge say the Master of Ceremonies owes him?

Six Pounds.

 8.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why would "the singer" blow a bugle?

"To add a sort of 'How's your father?' touch!"

 9.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why would "the singer" bang a drum?

"To add a sort of Humpty-Dumpty touch!"

10.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why doesn't "the singer" hang a flag out, fire a cannon, blow a bugle, or bang a drum?

Because they left their flag, cannon, bugle and DRUMMER at home.



Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Quiz 15 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  What song does Scrooge sing, on his way from the toy shop to the Cratchit residence, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  How much money does Scrooge tell the men collecting for charity, that he will donate to their cause, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, and what is this amount's equivalent in pre-decimal British Pounds?



 3.  What musical instruments are played by how many men and women, dancing in the street, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  What is unusual about Scrooge's visit to Fred's, on Christmas day, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  What gifts does Scrooge give Fred and his wife, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  According to Fred's wife, at what time is Christmas dinner served at Fred's home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What does the sign in a window say, where Scrooge obtains a costume, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  Between which scenes does Scrooge appear in a costume, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  What does Scrooge tell Mrs. Cratchit to do with her goose, after she drops it on the floor, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  How much of a pay raise does Scrooge promise to give Bob, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?


Answers to be published next week.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 14 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  Where does Scrooge go, right after leaving the butcher's shop, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  By what name does Scrooge address the toy shop keeper, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  How does the boy who helps Scrooge buy the prize turkery, describe the size of the prize turkey, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  How does Scrooge describe the size of the prize turkey, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  How much many boys does Scrooge tell the toy shop keeper to have help him deliver his Christmas presents, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  How much money does Scrooge promise to give each of the delivery boys, for helping him deliver Christmas presents, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What toys does Scrooge purchase, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  What  amount of money does Scrooge pay for the toys he purchases, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  What two things are unusual about the Scrooge's visit to the Cratchit residence, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  What is unusual about the ending of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



Answers were published March 23, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 13 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  What is unusual about Scrooge's conversation with the boy, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  What does Scrooge tell the boy to do, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  In how many minutes does Scrooge tell the boy that he will meet him at the butcher's shop, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  How does Scrooge get downstairs, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  How much money does Scrooge give the boy, before sending him to the butcher, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  How much money does Scrooge promise to give the boy, if he does what he asks him to, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What is the equivalent of the amount of money mentioned in Question 6, above, in pre-decimal British Pounds, Shillings, and/or Pence?



 8.  What is convenient about the amounts of money Scrooge gives (and promises to give) the boy, on Christmas morning, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  What is unusual about the way the prize turkey is delivered to the Cratchits, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  What do the signs say, on the front of the butcher's shop, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?


Answers were published March 23, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Quiz 12 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  According to Marley, why does he welcome Scrooge to Hell, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  According to Scrooge, where did Scrooge hope he would end up, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  According to Marley, what is to be Scrooge's job, in Hell, and why, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  What does Marley warn Scrooge about, in Hell, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  According to Marley, what is unusual about Scrooge's office, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  According to Marley, what is unusual about Scrooge's chain, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  How many men carry Scrooge's chain to him, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  What is the difference between Marley's chain and Scrooge's, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  What do the men who carry Scrooge's chain look like, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  What does Scrooge find around his neck, when he wakes up from the nightmare described above, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



Answers were published March 23, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 11 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  What is the second scene that the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  Who and/or what is missing from the scene mentioned in Question 1, above, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  What does the first inscription that appears say, on a tombstone, when the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge the graveyard, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  What song is heard, when the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge the graveyard, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  Who is in the graveyard, when the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come takes Scrooge there, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  What does the inscription on Tiny Tim's tombstone say, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What does the inscription on Scrooge's tombstone say, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  What is unusual about Scrooge's tomb, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  What is unusual about the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  Who welcomes Scrooge to Hell, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?


Answers were published March 23, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 10 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  Which is the first scene that the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  What does Scrooge fail to realize, during the scene mentioned in Question 1, above?



 3.  What song do the people sing, during the scene mentioned in Question 1, above?



 4.  Who seems to be the Master of Ceremonies, during the scene mentioned in Question 1, above?



 5.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why would "the singer" hang a flag out?


 6.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why would "the singer" fire a cannon?



 7.  During the scene mentioned in Question 1, how much money does Scrooge say the Master of Ceremonies owes him?



 8.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why would "the singer" blow a bugle?



 9.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why would "the singer" bang a drum?



10.  According to the song mentioned in Question 1, why doesn't "the singer" hang a flag out, fire a cannon, blow a bugle, or bang a drum?



Answers were published March 23, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Monday, March 15, 2021

Answers to Quiz 9 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  According to Mrs. Cratchit, how many times did Scrooge raise her husband's salary, in all the years Bob worked for him, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He never raised his wages - not even a Penny, in eight years.


 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when the Ghost of Christmas Present takes Scrooge to Fred's Christmas party, what game does Fred's wife teach their guests to play?

The Minister's Cat.

 3.  How is the game mentioned in Question 2, above, played?

The participants sit in a row or a circle, and they clap in unison to maintain a rhythm. As they clap, whoever is "it" chants, "The Minister's cat is a such-and-such cat!" Instead of "such-and-such," they insert a word which begins with whichever letter of the alphabet the participants are "on." Presumably, they start with the letter "A." If a participant fails to insert a new word that begins with the appropriate letter, in a timely manner, according to the rhythm of the clapping, they are "out." Then the next person in the row renews the game by chanting that the Minister's cat is a such-and-such cat, inserting a word which begins with the next letter of the English alphabet.


 4.  By the time the camera opens on the scene of Fred, his wife, and their guests playing the game mentioned in Questions 2 and 3, above, what letter are they "on"?

"L."

 5.  During the scene mentioned in Question 4, above, what words are used, before someone is "out"?

Lonely, languid, lordly, lazy, ludicrous, and lascivious.

 6.  Who selected the last word mentioned in Question 5, above?

Fred's wife.

 7.  What words are used, before someone is "out," after the words mentioned in Questions 5 and 6, above?

Marvelous, marmelade, miserable, and merciful.

 8.  Who fails to think of a word after the words mentioned in Question 7, above, and is, therefore "out"?

Fred.

 9.  What word does Scrooge say his nephew should have used, when it was his turn, while playing the game described above?

Merry.

10.  What are the next words used, in the game described above?

Naughty, noble, nebulous, nervous, nauseating, (nice was used too late); Scrooge would have said "neglectful"), orange, and old.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Quiz 9 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  According to Mrs. Cratchit, how many times did Scrooge raise her husband's salary, in all the years Bob worked for him, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when the Ghost of Christmas Present takes Scrooge to Fred's Christmas party, what game does Fred's wife teach their guests to play?


 3.  How is the game mentioned in Question 2, above, played?



 4.  By the time the camera opens on the scene of Fred, his wife, and their guests playing the game mentioned in Questions 2 and 3, above, what letter are they "on"?



 5.  During the scene mentioned in Question 4, above, what words are used, before someone is "out"?



 6.  Who selected the last word mentioned in Question 5, above?



 7.  What words are used, before someone is "out," after the words mentioned in Questions 5 and 6, above?



 8.  Who fails to think of a word after the words mentioned in Question 7, above, and is, therefore "out"?



 9.  What word does Scrooge say his nephew should have used, when it was his turn, while playing the game described above?


10.  What are the next words used, in the game described above?



Answers were published March 15, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Monday, March 8, 2021

Answers to Quiz 8 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  Who plays what musical instrument(s), at Fezziwig's Christmas Ball, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

A man plays a violin.


 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig and his guests play a game similar to running a gauntlet, in which the people on two, opposite sides of the dance floor try to catch whoever is running the gauntlet before they can run from one end of the ballroom to the other, between them. Who makes it, and who gets caught?

Mr. Fezziwig is caught, but his daughter, Isabel, makes it.

 3.  How many brothers does the Ghost of Christmas Present tell Scrooge that he has, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

1,859.

 4.  When Scrooge asks the Ghost of Christmas Present how many brothers he has, the ghost answers his question with a question, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol; what does he ask Scrooge, and what does Scrooge tell him?

The Ghost of Christmas Present asks Scrooge what year it is; Scrooge tells him that it's 1860.

 5.  What song does the Ghost of Christmas Present teach Scrooge to sing, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"I Like Life!"

 6.  What song does Tiny Tim sing, on Christmas Day, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"The Beautiful Day."

 7.  What type of bird does Bob Cratchit buy for Christmas dinner, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Goose.

 8.  According to Mrs. Cratchit, how much does Scrooge pay her husband per week and per hour, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Fifteen Shillings per week, or three Pence per day.

 9.  Based on the answer to Question 8, above, how many hours per week does Bob work, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Sixty hours per week. In England, in 1860, a Shilling was equivalent to twelve Pence. Twelve times fifteen is 180; 180 divided by three is sixty. He may have worked ten hours a day, six days a week, or fifteen hours five days a week. Or eight hours a day, Monday through Saturday, and six hours on Sunday.

10.  According to Mrs. Cratchit, how many years has her husband worked for Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Eight years.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 7 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  What does Scrooge see, after entering the building in which his living quarters are located, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

A ghostly coach-and-two.

 2.  Instead of gruel, what does Scrooge have for supper, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

The pea soup that Tom Jenkins gave him.

 3.  What happens right before Marley arrives at Scrooge's door, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge's candle is extinguished, as if by an unseen hand.

 4.  At what times does Marley sat that the other three ghosts will visit Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

The first, "tonight, when the bell tolls one"; the second, "at two-o'-clock"; the third, "when the bell tolls three."

 5.  What is the first name of "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Isabel.

 6.  What is, presumably, the maiden name of "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Fezziwig; she is Mr. Fezziwig's daughter.

 7.  What competetive sport does Scrooge indulge in, with "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Archery.

 8.  In what two types of conveyances does Scrooge transport "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

A row-boat and a horse-drawn carriage.

 9.  What song to the Fezziwigs and their guests sing at their Christmas Ball, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"December the 25th."

10.  What song does Scrooge recognize, at Fred's Christmas party, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when an instrumental version of it is played?

"December the 25th."

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 6 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  What does the soup seller ask Scrooge for, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Two extra weeks to pay his debt to Scrooge.

 2.  How much extra time does Scrooge give the soup seller, to pay his debt, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

One extra week.

 3.  How much money does the soup seller owe Scrooge give, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

The amount is not specified; whatever the amount is, Scrooge agrees to postpone collecting it for a week, in exchange for a serving of soup, every night, for a year.

 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a woman's voice is heard, as Scrooge approaches the soup seller to collect his debt; what does the woman offer?

"Sweet lavender!"

 5.  What is unusual about Scrooge's door knocker, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

It whispers Scrooge's name, "Scrooooge!"

 6.  What does Scrooge hear, when a cloud of smoke suddenly pours out of his fireplace, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He hears Marley calling his name, "Scrooooge!"

 7.  What does Scrooge do, when he hears Marley approaching, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He fastens the bolts on the door to his chambers.

 8.  How does Marley enter Scrooge's chambers, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

As if by telekinesis, the bolts are drawn, and the key is turned in the lock; then the door opens, and he walks through it as if he were a mortal man.


 9.  When Scrooge tells Marley to sit down, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does Marley do?

He gestures toward an easy chair, causing it to slide toward him, as if by telekinesis; then he sits beside it, as if on an invisible chair.

10.  What is unusual about the way that Marley shows Scrooge other ghosts, outside, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Marley wraps the end of his chain around Scrooge's right wrist, then takes his arms, and flies with him through the window, which opens by itself, as if by telekinesis.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 5 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  How much extra money does Scrooge say he will collect from a pair of ladies, "next week," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Twelve Shillings, in addition to the two Pounds, five Shillings they owe him.

 2.  By what name and title does the Ghost of Christmas Present refer to Bob, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Robert Cratchit, Esquire.


 3.  What is the name of the puppet master, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Mr. Miller.

 4.  How much money does Scrooge attempt to collect from the puppet master, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Two Pounds, seven Shillings, six Pence.

 5.  How much money does Scrooge intend to collect from the puppet master, on Christmas Day, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Two Pounds, ten Shillings.

 6.  What do street urchins steal from Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

His top hat.

 7.  What does the soup seller's sign say, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Prime Pea Soup and a Thick Slice of Bread 1 1/2 D."

 8.  What does "D" mean, in Question 7, above?

Pence.

 9.  What are the first and last names of the soup seller, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Tom Jenkins.

10.  What does the soup seller promise to provide for Scrooge, and how often, for how long, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

A serving of soup, every night, for a year.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 4 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a shopkeeper tells a patron that the vintage of a certain year was the best in a certain number of years; what year does the shopkeeper refer to, and, in reality, how did that vintage compare to others?

The shopkeeper states that the vintage of 1846 was the best in twenty years. This film takes place in 1860, so this fictitious shopkeeper was referring to the years between 1840 and 1860. In reality, according to:

https://tastingbook.com/vintage/1846?language=en

"With regard to Burgundy, 1846 was "[a]n unparalleled year as far as quality is concerned. The wine is almost too strong to drink... [I]t compared with 1811, 1822, and 1825. A good yield and a good price..."

That webpage also indicates that the two "best wines of the 1846 vintage" were:

1     Lafite-Rothschild     Tb 95     Château Lafite-Rothschild of Bordeaux, France
2            Grand Brut     Tb 83     Perrier-Jouët of Champagne, France

According to

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/scoring-scale

a wine with a Tb (barrel tasting) rating of 95-100 is considered "Classic: a great wine."

 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a shopkeeper tells a patron that the vintage of a certain year was the best in a certain number of years; what year does the shopkeeper refer to, and, in reality, how much does one of the best bottles of wine from that vintage cost (as of 2021)?

According to

https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/lafite+rothschild+pauillac+medoc+bordeaux+france/1846

as of March 4, 2021, a bottle of
1846 Château Lafite-Rothschild costs
$15,174 U.S. Dollars.

 3.  According to the sign over the store windows, who sells Bob his Christmas pudding, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Jas. Crocker

 4.  According to another sign, what else, besides pudding, does the man sell, who sells Bob his Christmas pudding, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Splendid Christmas Cakes" and "Mincemeat."

 5.  What is unusual about the visit from the gentlemen seeking a charitable donation from Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

They approach him outside his office, as Scrooge is locking the door.

 6.  What does the sign say, in the hands of one of the gentlemen seeking a charitable donation from Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Widows and Orphans."

 7.  According to a sign, what are candles made of, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Tallow; the sign says, "Tallow Candles."

 8.  What song does Scrooge sing, as he goes around collecting debts, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"I Hate People."

 9.  How much money does Scrooge attempt to collect from a pair of ladies, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Two Pounds five Shillings.

10.  What do the ladies mentioned in Question 9, above, give Scrooge?

A pair of socks.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 3 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what weapon does Scrooge brandish, when the boys sing a Christmas carol in front of his office?

A coal shovel.

 2.  How much money does Bob claim he spends on a bird for Christmas dinner, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

One Shilling and ten Pence.

 3.  What is the price of apples, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Six apples for one Pence.

 4.  What does Tiny Tim's sister repeatedly say that she wants, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"That dolly in the corner."

 5.  What does Tiny Tim say that he would rather have than a toy, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Oranges.

 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a shopkeeper tells a patron that the vintage of a certain year was the best in a certain number of years; what year does he say was the best vintage, in how many years?

The shopkeeper states that the vintage of 1846 was the best in twenty years.

 7.  By what name does the shopkeeper address the patron mentioned in Question 6, above?

Mr. Bisset.

 8.  How much money per how much volume does the liquor for Christmas punch cost that Bob buys, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Two Pence per pint.

 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a shopkeeper has a sign in his window which advertizes "Splendid Christmas Cakes" in what price range?

From two Shillings and six Pence to four Shillings per cake.

10.  How much money does Bob claim he spends on a Christmas pudding, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Four Pence.


Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 2 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  According to Scrooge, how many children does Scrooge say that Bob has, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Five.

 2.  According to one of the street vendors, how many children does Bob have, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Five.

 3.  What does the sign say, which belongs to the street vendor who states how many children Bob has, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Mystery Presents 4 for a Shilling."

 4.  What deal does the street vendor who states how many children Bob has, give Bob, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He lets Bob have five "Mystery Presents" for a Shilling.

 5.  What is the name of the girl who goes shopping with Bob and Tiny Tim, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Kathy.

 6.  How many boys are seen at Bob's table, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Three.

 7.  How many girls are seen at Bob's table, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Two.

 8.  How many boys and girls does Bob have, in the original novel, A Christmas Carol?

Three boys and three girls. The four oldest are named Martha, Peter, Belinda, and Tiny Tim; the first names of Bob's youngest boy and girl are not specified.

 9.  What are the first names of Tiny Tim's siblings, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Only Tiny Tim's first name and Kathy's, are specified, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol; the first names of their three siblings are not specified.

10.  What song do Bob, Tiny Tim, and one of Tim's sisters sing while they go shopping, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Christmas Children"

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 1 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  When and where was this film first released?

November 5, 1970, in Los Angeles, California.

 2.  When and where does this film's opening scene take place?

Christmas Eve, 1860, in London, England

 3.  What song is heard during this film's opening credits?

"Sing a Christmas Carol"

 4.  At what time does Fred enter Scrooge's office, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

At approximately 6:55 p.m.

 5.  At what time does Bob leave Scrooge's office, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

7:00 p.m.

 6.  At what time does Scrooge leave Scrooge's office, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

At approximately 8:10 p.m.


 7.  What song do the boys sing to people for money, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!"

 8.  What song do the boys sing to Scrooge, to taunt him, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Father Christmas"

 9.  In the song that the boys sing to Scrooge, to taunt him, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, they warn that, if you leave your door unlocked, Scrooge will do something evil; what do they say he'll do?

He'll let himself in, and sell the place.

10.  How much does Scrooge pay Bob, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Fifteen Shillings per week.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 1 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

 1.  When and where was this film first released?



 2.  When and where does this film's opening scene take place?



 3.  What song is heard during this film's opening credits?



 4.  At what time does Fred enter Scrooge's office, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  At what time does Bob leave Scrooge's office, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  At what time does Scrooge leave Scrooge's office, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What song do the boys sing to people for money, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  What song do the boys sing to Scrooge, to taunt him, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  In the song that the boys sing to Scrooge, to taunt him, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, they warn that, if you leave your door unlocked, Scrooge will do something evil; what do they say he'll do?



10.  How much does Scrooge pay Bob, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Answers were published March 8, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Quiz 8 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  Who plays what musical instrument(s), at Fezziwig's Christmas Ball, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig and his guests play a game similar to running a guantlet, in which the people on two, opposite sides of the dance floor try to catch whoever is running the guantlet before they can run from one end of the ballroom to the other, between them. Who makes it, and who gets caught?



 3.  How many brothers does the Ghost of Christmas Present tell Scrooge that he has, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  When Scrooge asks the Ghost of Christmas Present how many brothers he has, the ghost answers his question with a question, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol; what does he ask Scrooge, and what does Scrooge tell him?



 5.  What song does the Ghost of Christmas Present teach Scrooge to sing, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  What song does Tiny Tim sing, on Christmas Day, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What type of bird does Bob Cratchit buy for Christmas dinner, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  According to Mrs. Cratchit, how much does Scrooge pay her husband per week and per hour, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  Based on the answer to Question 8, above, how many hours per week does Bob work, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  According to Mrs. Cratchit, how many years has her husband worked for Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



Answers to be published next week.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 7 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  What does Scrooge see, after entering the building in which his living quarters are located, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  Instead of gruel, what does Scrooge have for supper, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  What happens right before Marley arrives at Scrooge's door, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  At what times does Marley sat that the other three ghosts will visit Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  What is the first name of "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  What is, presumably, the maiden name of "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What competetive sport does Scrooge indulge in, with "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 

 8.  In what two types of conveyances does Scrooge transport "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  What song to the Fezziwigs and their guests sing at their Christmas Ball, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  What song does Scrooge recognize, at Fred's Christmas party, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when an instrumental version of it is played?



Answers were published March 8, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Friday, March 5, 2021

Quiz 6 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

 1.  What does the soup seller ask Scrooge for, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  How much extra time does Scrooge give the soup seller, to pay his debt, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  How much money does the soup seller owe Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a woman's voice is heard, as Scrooge approaches the soup seller to collect his debt; what does the woman offer?



 5.  What is unusual about Scrooge's door knocker, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  What does Scrooge hear, when a cloud of smoke suddenly pours out of his fireplace, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What does Scrooge do, when he hears Marley approaching, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  How does Marley enter Scrooge's chambers, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  When Scrooge tells Marley to sit down, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does Marley do?



10.  What is unusual about the way that Marley shows Scrooge other ghosts, outside, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Answers were published March 8, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 5 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  How much extra money does Scrooge say he will collect from a pair of ladies, "next week," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  By what name and title does the Ghost of Christmas Present refer to Bob, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  What is the name of the puppet master, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  How much money does Scrooge attempt to collect from the puppet master, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  How much money does Scrooge intend to collect from the puppet master, on Christmas Day, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  What do street urchins steal from Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What does the soup seller's sign say, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  What does "D" mean, in Question 7, above?



 9.  What are the first and last names of the soup seller, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  What does the soup seller promise to provide for Scrooge, and how often, for how long, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



Answers were published March 8, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 4 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a shopkeeper tells a patron that the vintage of a certain year was the best in a certain number of years; what year does the shopkeeper refer to, and, in reality, how did that vintage compare to others?
 


 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a shopkeeper tells a patron that the vintage of a certain year was the best in a certain number of years; what year does the shopkeeper refer to, and, in reality, how much does one of the best bottles of wine from that vintage cost (as of 2021)?



 3.  According to the sign over the store windows, who sells Bob his Christmas pudding, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  According to another sign, what else, besides pudding, does the man sell, who sells Bob his Christmas pudding, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  What is unusual about the visit from the gentlemen seeking a charitable donation from Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  What does the sign say, in the hands of one of the gentlemen seeking a charitable donation from Scrooge, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  According to a sign, what are candles made of, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  What song does Scrooge sing, as he goes around collecting debts, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  How much money does Scrooge attempt to collect from a pair of ladies, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  What do the ladies mentioned in Question 9, above, give Scrooge?



Answers were published March 8, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Quiz 3 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what weapon does Scrooge brandish, when the boys sing a Christmas carol in front of his office?



 2.  How much money does Bob claim he spends on a bird for Christmas dinner, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  What is the price of apples, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  What does Tiny Tim's sister repeatedly say that she wants, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  What does Tiny Tim say that he would rather have than a toy, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a shopkeeper tells a patron that the vintage of a certain year was the best in a certain number of years; what year does he say was the best vintage, in how many years?



 7.  By what name does the shopkeeper address the patron mentioned in Question 6, above?



 8.  How much money per how much volume does the liquor for Christmas punch cost that Bob buys, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a shopkeeper has a sign in his window which advertizes "Splendid Christmas Cakes" in what price range?



10.  How much money does Bob claim he spends on a Christmas pudding, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



Answers were published March 8, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 2 on Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney

  1.  According to Scrooge, how many children does Scrooge say that Bob has, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  According to one of the street vendors, how many children does Bob have, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  What does the sign say, which belongs to the street vendor who states how many children Bob has, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  What deal does the street vendor who states how many children Bob has, give Bob, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  What is the name of the girl who goes shopping with Bob and Tiny Tim, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  How many boys are seen at Bob's table, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  How many girls are seen at Bob's table, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  How many boys and girls does Bob have, in the original novel, A Christmas Carol?



 9.  What are the first names of Tiny Tim's siblings, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  What song do Bob, Tiny Tim, and one of Tim's sisters sing while they go shopping, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 

Answers were published March 8, 2021.

 
Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Scrooge (1970), Starring Albert Finney: Review by William Mortensen Vaughan

TitleScrooge

AdaptationStarring Albert Finney as Ebenezer Scrooge

Dates and Places of Earliest Release:  

THU,  5 NOV 1970 U.S.A.
MON, 30 NOV 1970 U.K.
 
My Rating*****

Format Reviewed
live-action film, on DVD
 
Runtime:  113 minutes
 
Availability:  
As of March 2, 2021, copies of this film, on BluRay, are available, online, for approximately $10 U.S. Dollars.

Is this adaptation reverent? 
Yes, this adaptation is somewhat reverent, but also humorous.

Does this adaptation mention "God" or "Christ"?
Yes. (See below.)
 
Does this adaptation include the phrase "God bless us...?" 
Yes.  The Cratchits say this together on Christmas Day, in their home.

What does my wife think of
this adaptation?
Even though she doesn't usually like musicals, this is one of her favorite adaptations of A Christmas Carol.

Where and when does this adaptation take place?
London, England, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 1860
 
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, but this adaptation takes place in 1860, about the time the British started minting its copper coins in bronze instead of copper, instead of in 1843, as some versions portray.  In the novel, the Ghost of Christmas Present indicates that he has more than 1,800 brothers, but doesn't specify more precisely how many.  In this adaptation, the year is indicated when the Ghost of Christmas Present (played by Kenneth More) asks Scrooge what year it is, and Scrooge tells him, "1860." 

Instead of beginning with a narration about Marley being dead, this film begins with a scene of children singing "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!" from door to door, until they reach Scrooge's place of business.  Scrooge threatens them with a coal shovel, so they mock him by calling him "Father Christmas," in a song that they sing about him. 

Fred (Michael Medwin) visits Scrooge in his office, but the portly gentlemen do not ask for his donation, until he has dismissed Bob Cratchit (David Collings), and is locking the door to his office from the outside.

After work, Bob Cratchit is seen with one of his daughters, and Tiny Tim (Richard Beaumont), shopping on their way home.

Scrooge is seen going about the streets interrupting various people at their places of business, to remind them how much they owe him and when.  While in the street, he sings a song, "I Hate People."  
 
Jacob Marley (Alec Guinness), visits Scrooge, and shows him the other ghosts outside his window, with their chains.

Then the Ghost of Christmas Past (Edith Evans) visits him, looking more like Mrs. Santa Claus than a Ghost of Christmas Past.

As with several other versions, this version shows Scrooge meeting "Belle" (Suzanne Neve) at Fezziwig's Christmas ball, although she is apparently Isabel Fezziwig, one of Mr. Fezziwig's daughters or nieces.  Laurence Naismith plays Mr. Fezziwig, and Kay Walsh, Mrs. Fezziwig.

This ball is very elaborate, with a fiddler playing for the dancers, who sing a unique song about Christmas:  "December the 25th!"

This is followed by a duet between old Scrooge and Isabel when he sees her curtailing their engagement to be married.

The Ghost of Christms Present is perhaps the most impudent and sarcastic Ghost, often belittling earthlings in general, and Scrooge in particular.  But he serves Scrooge his special wine, and sings a song with him about liking and enjoying life, and Scrooge finds he enjoys the wine and life more than he anticipated.

Tiny Tim sings a solo for Christmas.

Fred's wife (Mary Peach) insists that they and their guests play a game called "The Minister's Cat," which proves to be hilarious, as the clapping players try to think of adjectives for the Minister's Cat, which start with certain letters of the alphabet by the time it's their turn to say, "The Minister's Cat is a such-and-such cat!"

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (Paddy Stone) shows Scrooge a parade in honor of his death, although he doesn't realize it.  Everyone sings praise and thanks to him, apparently for dying, but Scrooge, not realizing he's in his own funeral procession, keeps asking what he did to deserve such gratitude, and starts singing and dancing in the parade, in celebration of his death, "Thank You Very Much!"  This is perhaps the most hilarious musical number in the film!

Scrooge also finds himself descending into hell where he sees Jacob Marley again, and receives his own ponderous chain, in a cold cell similar to the one he keeps Bob Cratchit in.

Then he wakes up in his own bed.  He has a boy buy the prize turkey and bring it to him, but, instead of sending it to Bob's, he takes it to him personally, with an entourage of children.  He meets Fred and his wife in the street, and gives them presents, so Fred's wife invites him to dinner at their house that day. 

Then Scrooge buys or rents a Father Christmas costume, which he wears to Bob's to give him the turkey, as well as other presents for his wife and children.  All of this is done with a lot of singing, bell ringing, pipe playing and dancing in the street.  Scrooge even slides on the ice like a child.

Finally, Scrooge returns home to prepare for his dinner invitation, and bids farewell to the door knocker where he previously saw Marley's face.

Is this adaptation a prequel or a sequel?  No.

Is this adaptation supernatural? 
Yes, this film features ghosts and time travel.

Is this adaptation "framed"?  
  No.

Is this adaptation a musical?  Yes!
 
What songs and/or dances are included?  
Original score by Herbert W. Spencer... Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse... (See above!)

How attractive and effective is the visual art?  
(The set/wardrobe/art is poorly done/adequate/excellent. Give examples; e.g., such-and-such a poster is historically accurate.)

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- mostly just cutting to (or fading in and out between) the next scene, as if in preparation for the insertion of commercials.
 
What aerial and/or nap-of-the-earth footage is included?  N/A

What use is made of background extras?  
Ample use is made of background extras, and many of them demonstrate the ability to sing, dance, and/or play various musical instruments. Some of the musical numbers are epic!

What is the most remarkable thing about this adaptation? 
The most remarkable thing about this adaptation is the overall sense of good humor.  It is also one of the most elaborate as far as dancers, singers, and musicians, as well as sets and wardrobe.
 
What bonus material is included on the tape or DVD? 
Scene selection and English subtitles are available on the DVD.
 
Review by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 12 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, where does Henry Winkler say he lived, while working on this film?

A mill in Elora, Ontario, Canada.

 2.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how long does Henry Winkler say it took to remove the prosthetics and make-up used applied to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

Fifty minutes.

 3.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does Henry Winkler say about his sexual relationship with his leading lady, Susan Hogan?

This is a trick question. Henry Winkler does not mention Susan Hogan during this interview. He was married to Stacey Weitzman on May 5, 1978, and remains married to her, as of March 2, 2021. Susan Hogan's maiden name is "King," so she was probably already married to Michael Hogan when this film was produced, including her credit as "Susan Hogan." If Henry Winkler and Susan Hogan ever had a sexual relationship, they have been discreet about it.

 4.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what technique does Henry Winkler say he used to help him portray "the Scrooge"?

Commedia dell'arte.

 5.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what device does Henry Winkler say was required in the technique that he used to help him portray "the Scrooge"?

Masks.

 6.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what year does Henry Winkler mention, implying that the interview was filmed then?

2013.

 7.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does Henry Winkler say about this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, with regard to its setting?

He says that it was so timeless that audiences could understand and appreciate it in 2013 as well as they did in 1979.

 8.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does Henry Winkler say about this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, with regard to how well it was written?

He says that, as with other scripts which are well written, the dialogue is easy to learn.

 9.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, Henry Winkler says he turned down a role for Grease (1978), because he had already played "the Fonz." Who does he say ended up playing this role?

John Travolta.

10.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what two things does Henry Winkler say about the difficulty of this role as "the Scrooge"?

He says that it was perhaps the hardest role he had ever accepted; and that the fifty-minute transition from "the old Scrooge" to the younger "Scrooge" was perhaps the most difficult costume change/transitions he was ever required to make for a role.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan



Answers to Quiz 11 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which adaptation of A Christmas Carol does Henry Winkler say he watched as a child?

"Alastair Sim's."

 2.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which producer does Henry Winkler say went to his house to persuade him to star as "the Scrooge"?

Gary Smith (October 11, 1947 – June 7, 2016)

 3.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which other producer does Henry Winkler say asked him to star as "the Scrooge"?

"Len Hill." [Leonard Franklin Hill (October 11, 1947 – June 7, 2016)]

 4.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, where does Henry Winkler say that the first house he ever bought was?

On Reklaw [Drive], in Studio City.

 5.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, on what television show does Henry Winkler say he was working when he was asked to star as "the Scrooge" in this film?

"Happy Days."

 6.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how does Henry Winkler identify the Gary Smith who talked him into starring as "the Scrooge"?

He calls him "Gary Smith" of "Smith-Hemion."


 7.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, who does Henry Winkler say applied his prosthetic make-up, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

Greg Cannon.

 8.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how many pieces of rubber does Henry Winkler say were applied to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

Twelve to fifteen.

 9.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how long does Henry Winkler say it took to apply make-up to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

Five to five and a half hours.

10.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, at what time does Henry Winkler say he began having pieces of rubber applied to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

3 a.m.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan





Answers to Quiz 10 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

 1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does "the Scrooge" ask "the Belle" about, during World War I, after he hasn't seen her for years?

Her dog, Tandy.

 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what did "the Belle" tell "the Scrooge" in response to the inquiry mentioned in Question 1, above?

That her dog, which had been in an accident, had recovered four years prior.

 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how many heart attacks does "the Fezziwig" tell "the Scrooge" that he had?

Two.

 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when does "the Fezziwig" presumably have his third and final heart attack?

After Jack Latham decides to invest in Benedict Slade's installment plan scheme instead of reopening Nathaniel Brewster's furniture factory.

 5.  Why do "the Scrooge" and "the Belle" not get married, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Apparently, Helen Brewster blames Benedict Slade for her father's death.

 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, why does "the Scrooge" leave the Stapleton Furniture Company in Michigan, and return to his home town to look for work?

He discovered that he would probably not be promoted because he wasn't one of Mr. Stapleton's nephews.


 7.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what new way of selling does "the Scrooge" persuade "the Marley" to invest in?

Installment plans, or "buying on time."

 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what percent of a purchase does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that he should require as a down payment?

Ten percent.

 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what percent of a purchase price does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that he should expect to be paid, if a buyer makes all of his payments on time?

One hundred fifty percent.

10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what percent of a purchase price does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that he could be paid, if a buyer fails to make all of his payments on time?

Two hundred percent.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan


Answers to Quiz 9 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what is the first song the orphans sing when "the Scrooge" returns their piano?

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what is the second song the orphans sing when "the Scrooge" returns their piano?

"Deck the Halls."

 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" adopts a boy from the orphanage; what are his first and last names?

Harry Barnes

 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, where does "the Scrooge" intend to put the orphan he adopts, to work?

In Nathaniel Brewster's furniture factory, which he, Benedict Slade, intends to reopen.

 5.  According to his wife, at what time is dinner served at "the Fezziwig's" home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Five-o'-clock.

 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, after "the Marley" visits "the Scrooge," what was "the Scrooge's" first clue that he was going back in time?

The radio, which he had recently repossessed from Mr. Reeves, started playing news from years gone by.

 7.  Who was the President of the United States during the opening scene of this film?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was inaugurated approximately eleven months prior.

 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, who does Mr. Reeves' radio identify as the President of the United States?

Herbert Hoover.

 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what two historic events does "the Scrooge" hear about, on Mr. Reeves' radio?

The Stock Market Crash of October, 1929, and Charles Lindberg's flight from New York City to Paris, in May, 1927.

10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what did "the Scrooge" do to Mr. Reeves' radio?

He turned it off and unplugged it, in failed attempts to get it to stop playing old broadcasts.  After a change of heart, he returns the radio and other belongings to Mr. Reeves, and warns him that his radio has been acting strangely.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan