Different versions of "A Christmas Carol'.

[putrid]

Threw out the years I've seen more versions of this classic Christmas story than any other movie made. (With the exception of someone taking Santa's place or becoming the new Santa.} Even a few animated. And one Mupet. LOL I think the latest good one was with Patric Stewart as Scrooge. Two of my personal favorites are.
Alastair Sim (black and white version) and
George C. Scott.

And i've seen some really BAD versions as well. Most set in more modern times. Henry Wrinkler (sp?) did one called 'An American Christmas Carol.' Well done but nothing to remember. Most of the really bad ones were on Cable channels. Done with up and coming actors. A few were so bad that if you didn't already know the story you'd never been able to follow the show. LOL

Which are ya'lls favorites? Ones you don't like? Do you have VHS or DVD's of them?

[Sickie Ickie]

For me, Alastair Sim is and always will be the real character of Scrooge.

Sure beats Bill Murrey.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

I really like the version with George C. Scott. I think it's from 1984.
I meant to tape it this year, but didn't. Maybe I can find it on DVD somewhere.
I have seen the Patrick Stewart version, but I like the Scott version better.
Oh, that reminds me--when I was a kid there was a half hour animated version of "A Christmas Carol" and in it they used the original drawings from Charles Dickens as a model for the animated characters. I remember it was REALLY creepy and I loved watching it. But I haven't seen it since.
Does anybody remember that one?

[putrid]

Yep I remember that one EnlightendGrinch. Totally cool. But like you I haven't seen it in years. There's a hand full of animated versions for sale on Half.com. Weather or not that one is in the lot is anyone's guess. You might be able to get a copy of the Scott version there as well. I got a VHS of it over the summer cuz I still don't have a DVD player. Gust can't seem to catch up with all this new technology. LOL

[Sickie Ickie]

I heard blueray may be on it's way out already. Not enough interest.

[putrid]

If everything goes back to VHS I'll be techo-correct again! LOL In the 70's they offered albums on real to real. ( for those of ya'll that don't know. Real to real is a 10 1/2 inch wheel of tape. Kinda like a movie real. The tape itself was wider. This meant more magnetic information and a better sound quality. Digital has NEVER come close to matching this format.) Most folks didn't own a real to real tape deck. They also offered really thick albums. I forget what they were called. "Vurgen pressing"? Something like that. A lot more expensive that a regular one. Most of these were used in radio stations. They held up better and could handle the constant playing.

There is one or two old black and white versions I haven't seen in years and wold like to have copies of. I'm not sure, this reference may be to the same version. Cratchet gets fired for knocking Scrooge's hat off with a snow ball.
Either a different version or happens in the same one. Scrooge confronts his house maid on the stairs shortly after being reformed. All I can remember is she says something like this.
"Thank you sir, in keeping with the situation!"

[Sickie Ickie]

Same one. It's in Alastair's version.

[putrid]

I have Alastair's version. Have to watch it again. But I'm almost positive Cratchet doesn't get fired in that version.

There is also a version where Scrooge brings toys to the Cratchet's home. But I don't remember if it's in black and white or color.

And by the way Sickie Ickie, I agree with ya on Bill Murrey's "Scrooged". It would have been a hit if the entire show was as funny as there version of the ghost of Christmas past.

[putrid]

Your totally right Sickie Ickie. The Alastair's version is the one with Scrooge and his house maid on the stairs.

[Sickie Ickie]

Thanks. I was beginning to doubt myself on that. heh It's my fave version.

[putrid]

No need to doubt yourself. I can go back and read the same book in a few years and it's all new to me. LOL Still looking for the one where Crachet gets fired for knocking Scrooge's hat off.

I saw part of a black and white one this year where Tiny Tim was almost as tall as Bob Cratchet himself.

[Ryan_Johnson]

I love the story and haven't really hated a version yet.

The Sim version is good, but a bit dated for me now. Absolutely LOVE the George C Scott version (which is available here). Also think that the Patrick Stewart version is great. Scrooged is awesome!

But one that has not yet been mentioned is the all time classic: Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol. No joke, this is probably my favorite. Like the music, like the way it's played out... just like everything about it.

And I'm 36, before anyone thinks I'm 10 or something! LOL

Ryan

[putrid]

I think most of us are cartoon fanatics Ryan_Johnson. LOL I don't think I've seen that one but I used to watch Mr Magoo all the time. "Oh Mr Magoo, You've done it again!" LOL

[Sickie Ickie]

I loved Magoo in Gilligan's Island. Oh wait...that was Mr. Howell

[Ryan_Johnson]

Ok- wait a second...

This:

I think most of us are cartoon fanatics Ryan_Johnson.

is completely contradicted by this:

I don't think I've seen that one

LOL!

If you have not seen the Magoo version, buy it immediately. I'm sure you'll find it for a very good price now that Christmas is over. Best Buy, Walmart, etc all have it in stock usually.

[Nephew Fred]

I have a copy of the Magoo Version.
One of my all time faves!

[theedwin]

Jim Carrey is going to star in one coming up. I think he plays ALL of the ghosts.

[bethene]

I pretty much love all versions even the bad ones, it is my fav story line of all time, I too loved the magoo version, they had a mickey mouse verison too. but the allistar . scott and stewart versions are the best, i have read the book several times, own it in fact,
I wonder what carrey will do with it, hopefully not too over the top!

[Sickie Ickie]

naaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh He'll play it subtly like Murray did in Scrooged. :p

[putrid]

The Mask as the ghost of Christmas past.
Ace Ventura as the ghost of Christmas presant.
And the Grinch as the ghost of Christmas future.

Na, Jim Carrey was never over the top. LOL

Guess I'll start the hunt again for the Magoo version of A Christmas Carol. It'll have to be on VHS. I still don't have a DVD player. I"m an old fart. I gota hang on to technology I understand. LOL

[putrid]

Just bought the Magoo's Christmas cartoon. Should be here sometime next week.

[bethene]

cool, putrid, i haven't seen that in years!

[putrid]

I finally got to see it. Don't think I've ever seen it before. I'll watch it again derring the Christmas holiday.

[Olga]

What about ''The Muppet Christmas Carol'' . I adore that version. The Muppets are awesome and Michael Caine is by far the best choice for Scrooge..

I agree with all of you, about the version of 1951 with A. Sim.

I also like the movie with Albert Finney as Scrooge, actually I grew up with it!

Finally, I suggest the ''Blackadder's Christmas Carol'' with Mr. Bean. A different, funny version of the story, with Mr. Bean..
:)

[EnlightenedGrinch]

I LOVE Mr. Bean!! I'll have to try and find that version.

[putrid]

Thanks Olga, never heard of that one. Will have to look for that one as well. Totally cool Ogla! Thanks for the info!

[Sickie Ickie]

I'll have to find it, too! I love that character!

[EnlightenedGrinch]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Adder-Christmas-Carol-DVD-NEW-Rowan-Atkinson_W0QQitemZ250443630703QQcmdZViewItemQQptZA U_Movies_Movies_TV_Shows?hash=item3a4f9a886f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

It's available on E-bay. (It's cheaper on VHS, though. Don't buy this one--it just had a better description.)

[Olga]

I'd like you to watch the following scene, it's my favourite one !!!! You will love it !!!
From 00:54 to 01:22.

YouTube - muppets christmas carol 2


And speaking of Christmas Carol versions, let's not forget Bugs Bunny....

YouTube - Bugs Bunnies Christmas Carol


Or Scrooge Mc Duck...

YouTube - Scrooge McDuck "Bah! Humbug!"

[putrid]

Don't know why I don't have the Muppet's Christmas Carol. Guess I've been pre occupied with the old black and white versions. Cool vids Olga, thanks for posting them.

[Sickie Ickie]

Ah, cartoons. The milk we all grew up on!

[Olga]

Glad you liked it Putrid !! :)

[Olga]

Sickie, did you like the Muppet Christmas Carol video? (the scene from 00:54 - 01:22).

[kimba]

Call me a dork but I LOVE the Muppet Christmas Carol!!!! It's my favorite!!

I also like Mickey's Christmas Carol too.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Jim Carreys 3-D version!

[theedwin]

Tickets now on sale at a Theatre near you!!! (they just went on sale at my theatre today) :D

Maybe I can set up that display now!

[Sickie Ickie]

A muppets Christmas Carol is great! How can you go wrong with the muppets? :D

[Mr. Griswold]

Disney Christmas Carol is my all time favorite. I think because I resemble Pete as the Ghost of Christmas Future HAHAHA

[theedwin]

The new one with Jim Carrey is really good. I haven't seen the entire thing yet, but I plan to very soon. (that would make the 4th movie I have seen this year?) something like that! LOL