A Christmas Carol 70 years old
One of the most beloved and retold of all Christmas stories.
A Christmas Carol was written in London by Charles Dickens in 1843. Since that time it has been the subject of countless adaptations for theatrical productions, radio, film, television, and even the opera! This musical version, adapted by Maxwell Anderson for the television show Shower of Stars, features Fredric March (The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit) as the misanthropic Ebenezer Scrooge, who's redemption comes after a ghostly night-time journey through his Christmas Past, Present and Future, and March received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal. The great Basil Rathbone (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) co-stars as the ghost of Scrooge's dead partner Jacob Marley, in what many consider to be the best and most chilling portrayal of Marley ever.
Credits
A Christmas Carol Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Fredric March He was 57, 77 years old when he died | as Ebenezer Scrooge |
| Mary Costa She was 24, now 94 years old | as Co-host |
| Basil Rathbone She was 62, 75 years old when she died | as Marley's Ghost |
| Queenie Leonard She was 49, 96 years old when she died | as Mrs. Cratchit |
| Rex Evans He was 51, 65 years old when he died | as Solicitor |
| William Lundigan He was 40, 61 years old when he died | as Host |
| Bob Sweeney He was 36, 73 years old when he died | as Bob Cratchit |
| Craig Hill He was 28, 88 years old when he died | as Young Scrooge |
A Christmas Carol Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Charles Dickens as Story. He was 142 (58) years old when He died | Writing |
| Maxwell Anderson as Teleplay. He was 66 (70) years old when He died | Writing |
| Maxwell Anderson as Adaptation. He was 66 (70) years old when He died | Writing |
| Ralph Levy as Director. He was 34 (80) years old when He died | Directing |
A Christmas Carol (70 years)
One of the most beloved and retold of all Christmas stories.
- Release day: Friday, January 01, 1954
- Runtime: 60 minutes