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The 1938 film adaptation of [[Charles Dickens]]'s novella '''A Christmas Carol''' starred [[Reginald Owen]] as Scrooge and [[Gene Lockhart|Gene]] and [[Kathleen Lockhart]] as the Cratchits. [[Terry Kilburn]], better known for his portrayal of Colley in ''Goodbye, Mr. Chips'', costarred as Tiny Tim and a young [[June Lockhart]] made her film debut at age twelve, appearing as one of the Cratchit daughters. | |||
One of very many adaptations of the work, this popular version was produced by MGM, and was lavish for its day. Some of the eerier elements in the original story were downplayed, in keeping with MGM studio practice of the time. This is decried by some and appreciated by others; see the [[A Christmas Carol (1938 film)/Debate Guide|debate guide]]. | One of very many adaptations of the work, this popular version was produced by MGM, and was lavish for its day. Some of the eerier elements in the original story were downplayed, in keeping with MGM studio practice of the time. This is decried by some and appreciated by others; see the [[A Christmas Carol (1938 film)/Debate Guide|debate guide]]. | ||
This version was later eclipsed by the [[Scrooge (1951 film)|1951 film]]. | This version was later eclipsed by the [[Scrooge (1951 film)|1951 film]].[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:53, 5 July 2024
The 1938 film adaptation of Charles Dickens's novella A Christmas Carol starred Reginald Owen as Scrooge and Gene and Kathleen Lockhart as the Cratchits. Terry Kilburn, better known for his portrayal of Colley in Goodbye, Mr. Chips, costarred as Tiny Tim and a young June Lockhart made her film debut at age twelve, appearing as one of the Cratchit daughters.
One of very many adaptations of the work, this popular version was produced by MGM, and was lavish for its day. Some of the eerier elements in the original story were downplayed, in keeping with MGM studio practice of the time. This is decried by some and appreciated by others; see the debate guide.
This version was later eclipsed by the 1951 film.