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Scrooge (Christmas Special Release) (Two Discs) (DVD)   [1951]
 
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Scrooge (Christmas Special Release) (Two Discs) (DVD) [1951]

DVD ~ Alastair Sim
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Actors: Alastair Sim
  • Format: Box set, Black & White, PAL, Special Edition
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Simply Media
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Nov 2008
  • Run Time: 172 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BBG93U
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,364 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis

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. The spirits show him how his behavior has degenerated over the years as his heart has become colder. Using events from Scrooge's idealistic past, dreary present, and dismal future, the apparitions try their best to melt his steely soul. Will Scrooge see the error of his ways and learn the true meaning of Christmas

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Remastering of a Great Film, 18 Jan 2009
By Mr. Ross Maynard (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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Made in 1951 on a low budget, Scrooge remains one of the best film versions of the "Christmas Carol" tale. This is partly due to Alistair Sim's moving performance, and also the fact that this version gives more backstory than others, explaining how Scrooge got the way he is. George Cole gives a fine performance as the young Scrooge and Jack Warner is clearly enjoying himself as the corrupt Mr Jorking. The film also boasts the radiant Carol Marsh as Scrooge's sister (with too little screen time but see her at her best in "Brighton Rock"), Patrick McNee, William Horden and (eye's peeled) Hattie Jacques as Mrs Fezziwig - with about 10 seconds of screen time.


This remastering does a very good job of improving the picture and sound - pretty low quality film stock was used (the film was made when post-war rationing was still in full force). This set also features a colourised version of the film which is well done (though the B&W version wins for picture quality and atmosphere). There are also two early silent film versions of the tale, two radio versions, and a surprisingly uninteresting interview with George Cole.

Often the film is very very moving - probably the most moving version of the tale; though at other times it does stoop to 1950's sentimentality (Bob Cratchit's family are a bit too sickly sweet). Overall it is a fantastic set and a must if you want a really atmospheric version of the tale.
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars scrooge, 10 Dec 2008
the best version by far, a disk set to treasure and well produced with excellent sound and vision quality. Its on my christmas list!
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Scrooge, 5 Feb 2009
I was a bit confused when I started to look for this film as it has also been released as A Christmas Carol. I read a review which said the sound on that version was very poor though on this newer release it has been improved slightly. Scrooge has in my opinion one of the best character acting performances caught on film and Alistair Simm is totally convincing as the tight fisted eccentric with some great comedy moments even when he is being seriously nasty. I was never that keen on the remake with Patrick Stewart. This release has a colourised version of the film as an extra feature. A classic for all the family, you will not be disapointed.
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