list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around A Christmas Carol on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/A_Christmas_Carol/6067/default.aspx Title: A Christmas Carol
Year: 1951
Director: Brian Desmond Hurst
Plot: Widely considered to be the definitive of the many film versions of Charles Dickens' classic novel is this 1951 British adaptation, starring Alastair Sim (entitled "Scrooge" in its U.K. release). Sim plays Ebenezer Scrooge, a London miser who, despite his wealth, refuses to make charitable contributions and treats his sole employee, Bob Cratchit, as an indentured servant. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who was as selfish as Scrooge in life and has been condemned to an eternity of wandering the Earth in shackles. Marley informs Scrooge that he's to receive a trio of spirits that night who will take him on a journey through Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come. As Scrooge encounters each apparition, he is taken on a tour of his life and realizes what a wretch he is, transformed by greed from an idealistic youth into an embittered ogre. Infused with a new, cheery outlook, Scrooge sets about earning his redemption. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
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]]>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:23:20 GMTA Christmas Carol1951Brian Desmond HurstWidely considered to be the definitive of the many film versions of Charles Dickens' classic novel is this 1951 British adaptation, starring <a href="/players/P____65716/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Alastair Sim</a> (entitled "Scrooge" in its U.K. release). Sim plays Ebenezer Scrooge, a London miser who, despite his wealth, refuses to make charitable contributions and treats his sole employee, Bob Cratchit, as an indentured servant. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who was as selfish as Scrooge in life and has been condemned to an eternity of wandering the Earth in shackles. Marley informs Scrooge that he's to receive a trio of spirits that night who will take him on a journey through Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come. As Scrooge encounters each apparition, he is taken on a tour of his life and realizes what a wretch he is, transformed by greed from an idealistic youth into an embittered ogre. Infused with a new, cheery outlook, Scrooge sets about earning his redemption. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide24Tag Target (>10)24173http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/u49224uhxyz.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/A_Christmas_Carol/6067/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Re_Which_of_these_Ebeneezer_Scrooge_performances_i/657/38822/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 12/24/2008 2:16:25 PM
Body: [quote user="QFLW"] [quote user="Risselada"] I voted for Sim too. I was first introduced to him through one of my absolute favorite movies, The Ruling Class. It lead me to see him in Scrooge. I really need to check him out in more things. I just read this bit of trivia on IMDB and now I can toally see the resemblence: Alastair's performance in London Belongs to Me (1948) so impressed Alec Guinness that he based his performance in The Ladykillers (1955) on it. So much so that Alastair is often thought to have done it. [/quote] Absolutely, The Ruling Class! One of my big faves, too. How could I forget Sim was in that?? I haven't seen London Belongs to Me -- that's now on my list. I loved Guinness in The Ladykillers... Getting back to Scrooges for a min. -- although I love Bill Murray, I wasn't taken with Scrooged. Nor with his turn in The Razor's Edge. In some settings that flippant obnoxiousness doesn't work. [/quote] I accidentally linked the wrong version of London Belongs to Me. The one with Sim is actually listed as Dulcimer Street on Spout.
]]>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:16:25 GMTRisseladaMovie Polls12/24/2008 2:16:25 PM[quote user="QFLW"] [quote user="Risselada"] I voted for Sim too. I was first introduced to him through one of my absolute favorite movies, The Ruling Class. It lead me to see him in Scrooge. I really need to check him out in more things. I just read this bit of trivia on IMDB and now I can toally see the resemblence: Alastair's performance in London Belongs to Me (1948) so impressed Alec Guinness that he based his performance in The Ladykillers (1955) on it. So much so that Alastair is often thought to have done it. [/quote] Absolutely, The Ruling Class! One of my big faves, too. How could I forget Sim was in that?? I haven't seen London Belongs to Me -- that's now on my list. I loved Guinness in The Ladykillers... Getting back to Scrooges for a min. -- although I love Bill Murray, I wasn't taken with Scrooged. Nor with his turn in The Razor's Edge. In some settings that flippant obnoxiousness doesn't work. [/quote] I accidentally linked the wrong version of London Belongs to Me. The one with Sim is actually listed as Dulcimer Street on Spout. http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Re_Which_of_these_Ebeneezer_Scrooge_performances_i/657/38810/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: QFLW
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Post Date: 12/24/2008 11:01:17 AM
Body: [quote user="Risselada"] I voted for Sim too. I was first introduced to him through one of my absolute favorite movies, The Ruling Class. It lead me to see him in Scrooge. I really need to check him out in more things. I just read this bit of trivia on IMDB and now I can toally see the resemblence: Alastair's performance in London Belongs to Me (1948) so impressed Alec Guinness that he based his performance in The Ladykillers (1955) on it. So much so that Alastair is often thought to have done it. [/quote] Absolutely, The Ruling Class! One of my big faves, too. How could I forget Sim was in that?? I haven't seen London Belongs to Me -- that's now on my list. I loved Guinness in The Ladykillers... Getting back to Scrooges for a min. -- although I love Bill Murray, I wasn't taken with Scrooged. Nor with his turn in The Razor's Edge. In some settings that flippant obnoxiousness doesn't work.
]]>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:01:17 GMTQFLWMovie Polls12/24/2008 11:01:17 AM[quote user="Risselada"] I voted for Sim too. I was first introduced to him through one of my absolute favorite movies, The Ruling Class. It lead me to see him in Scrooge. I really need to check him out in more things. I just read this bit of trivia on IMDB and now I can toally see the resemblence: Alastair's performance in London Belongs to Me (1948) so impressed Alec Guinness that he based his performance in The Ladykillers (1955) on it. So much so that Alastair is often thought to have done it. [/quote] Absolutely, The Ruling Class! One of my big faves, too. How could I forget Sim was in that?? I haven't seen London Belongs to Me -- that's now on my list. I loved Guinness in The Ladykillers... Getting back to Scrooges for a min. -- although I love Bill Murray, I wasn't taken with Scrooged. Nor with his turn in The Razor's Edge. In some settings that flippant obnoxiousness doesn't work. http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Re_Which_of_these_Ebeneezer_Scrooge_performances_i/657/38777/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 12/23/2008 5:20:46 PM
Body: [quote user="QFLW"] Of all the Ebenezer Scrooges I've seen over the years, Alastair Sim looked and sounded closest to the way I'd envisioned Scrooge in my head. His transformation performance is the best, too, I think. The most naturally convincing. Not too sudden or over the top. It's a fine line--easy to get the timing and intensity wrong. Though a number of these Carol versions are good, I think my second favorite Scrooge is Mr. Magoo. :-) . [/quote] I voted for Sim too. I was first introduced to him through one of my absolute favorite movies, The Ruling Class. It lead me to see him in Scrooge. I really need to check him out in more things. I just read this bit of trivia on IMDB and now I can toally see the resemblence: Alastair's performance in London Belongs to Me (1948) so impressed Alec Guinness that he based his performance in The Ladykillers (1955) on it. So much so that Alastair is often thought to have done it.
]]>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:20:46 GMTRisseladaMovie Polls12/23/2008 5:20:46 PM[quote user="QFLW"] Of all the Ebenezer Scrooges I've seen over the years, Alastair Sim looked and sounded closest to the way I'd envisioned Scrooge in my head. His transformation performance is the best, too, I think. The most naturally convincing. Not too sudden or over the top. It's a fine line--easy to get the timing and intensity wrong. Though a number of these Carol versions are good, I think my second favorite Scrooge is Mr. Magoo. :-) . [/quote] I voted for Sim too. I was first introduced to him through one of my absolute favorite movies, The Ruling Class. It lead me to see him in Scrooge. I really need to check him out in more things. I just read this bit of trivia on IMDB and now I can toally see the resemblence: Alastair's performance in London Belongs to Me (1948) so impressed Alec Guinness that he based his performance in The Ladykillers (1955) on it. So much so that Alastair is often thought to have done it. http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Re_Which_of_these_Ebeneezer_Scrooge_performances_i/657/38746/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: QFLW
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Post Date: 12/23/2008 12:33:18 AM
Body: [quote user="Risselada"] Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. I noticed this discussion going on in many different groups around Spout. So I was hoping I could rally everyone together and find out what participating Spout users think overall about this question. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)Scrooge (1970)A Christmas Carol (2004) (TV)Scrooge (1935)A Christmas Carol (1938)A Christmas Carol (1984) (TV)Scrooge (1951)A Christmas Carol (1999) (TV)Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) [/quote] Of all the Ebenezer Scrooges I've seen over the years, Alastair Sim looked and sounded closest to the way I'd envisioned Scrooge in my head. His transformation performance is the best, too, I think. The most naturally convincing. Not too sudden or over the top. It's a fine line--easy to get the timing and intensity wrong. Though a number of these Carol versions are good, I think my second favorite Scrooge is Mr. Magoo. :-) .
]]>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:33:18 GMTQFLWMovie Polls12/23/2008 12:33:18 AM[quote user="Risselada"] Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. I noticed this discussion going on in many different groups around Spout. So I was hoping I could rally everyone together and find out what participating Spout users think overall about this question. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)Scrooge (1970)A Christmas Carol (2004) (TV)Scrooge (1935)A Christmas Carol (1938)A Christmas Carol (1984) (TV)Scrooge (1951)A Christmas Carol (1999) (TV)Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) [/quote] Of all the Ebenezer Scrooges I've seen over the years, Alastair Sim looked and sounded closest to the way I'd envisioned Scrooge in my head. His transformation performance is the best, too, I think. The most naturally convincing. Not too sudden or over the top. It's a fine line--easy to get the timing and intensity wrong. Though a number of these Carol versions are good, I think my second favorite Scrooge is Mr. Magoo. :-) . http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Which_of_these_Ebeneezer_Scrooge_performances_is_y/657/38734/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 12/22/2008 6:38:18 PM
Body: Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. I noticed this discussion going on in many different groups around Spout. So I was hoping I could rally everyone together and find out what participating Spout users think overall about this question. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)Scrooge (1970)A Christmas Carol (2004) (TV)Scrooge (1935)A Christmas Carol (1938)A Christmas Carol (1984) (TV)Scrooge (1951)A Christmas Carol (1999) (TV)Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
]]>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:38:18 GMTRisseladaMovie Polls12/22/2008 6:38:18 PMPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. I noticed this discussion going on in many different groups around Spout. So I was hoping I could rally everyone together and find out what participating Spout users think overall about this question. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)Scrooge (1970)A Christmas Carol (2004) (TV)Scrooge (1935)A Christmas Carol (1938)A Christmas Carol (1984) (TV)Scrooge (1951)A Christmas Carol (1999) (TV)Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) http://www.spout.com/blogs/chesterfilms/archive/2007/12/30/23323.aspx Post By: chesterfilms
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Post Date: 12/30/2007 1:03:04 AM
Body: there are many versions of this story. most of them are great, but the best for my money is alastair sim as ebenezer scrooge. it's one of my favorite stories. timeless, scary, funny, and powerfully redemptive. it gives me hope that all those scrooges in our lives may one day see the light.
]]>Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:03:04 GMTchesterfilmschesterfilms Blog12/30/2007 1:03:04 AMthere are many versions of this story. most of them are great, but the best for my money is alastair sim as ebenezer scrooge. it&#39;s one of my favorite stories. timeless, scary, funny, and powerfully redemptive. it gives me hope that all those scrooges in our lives may one day see the light. http://www.spout.com/groups/British_Invasion/Re_Favorites/188/6683/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 4/3/2007 1:04:32 PM
Body: Alright here's a few British gems that do good things for me. I believe these are all British in some way. Please correct me if otherwise:Two Bruce Robinson classics:Withnail & IHow to Get Ahead in AdvertisingThe Ruling ClassSleuthA Clockwork OrangeRosencrantz and Guildenstern are DeadDirty Pretty ThingsSecrets & LiesBarry LyndonTime BanditsThe LadykillersKind Hearts and CoronetsThe HomecomingA Christmas Carol (1951)Snatch.The Third ManThe Elephant ManFollowingA Zed & Two NoughtsBrazilOliver TwistThe Pink PantherA Shot in the Dark I hear that Kenneth Branaugh is supposedly directing a new film of Sleuth. It looks as though Michael Caine will be taking the other role in this one. What do people think about this?
]]>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:04:32 GMTRisseladaBritish Invasion4/3/2007 1:04:32 PMAlright here&#39;s a few British gems that do good things for me. I believe these are all British in some way. Please correct me if otherwise:Two Bruce Robinson classics:Withnail &amp; IHow to Get Ahead in AdvertisingThe Ruling ClassSleuthA Clockwork OrangeRosencrantz and Guildenstern are DeadDirty Pretty ThingsSecrets &amp; LiesBarry LyndonTime BanditsThe LadykillersKind Hearts and CoronetsThe HomecomingA Christmas Carol (1951)Snatch.The Third ManThe Elephant ManFollowingA Zed &amp; Two NoughtsBrazilOliver TwistThe Pink PantherA Shot in the Dark I hear that Kenneth Branaugh is supposedly directing a new film of Sleuth. It looks as though Michael Caine will be taking the other role in this one. What do people think about this? http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Top_5_movies_where_the_title_is_the_name_of_the_ma/190/4274/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 12/14/2006 10:26:08 PM
Body: Name your top 5 movies where the title of the movie is the name of the main character in the movie. I'm going to be strict about it. The title has to be the main characters name, and that's it. So as much as I might like to say Ernest Goes to Jail, I can't because "Goes to Jail" isn't part of his name. I don't care if the title is the person's whole name or just part of it. I don't care if it's their real name or their nickname, if you can convince me the entire title is something you would call the main character. Ok, so enough of me being picky. Hopefully you'll still enjoy this. Here's what I've come up with. 1. Henry Fool. What is poetry? Check this movie out. Hal Hartly has apparently just made a sequel which is titled after Parker Posey's character Fay Grimm. 2. Barton Fink. Struggling screenwriter. It seems like some of the things dealt with in this movie aren't that far from Henry Fool. 3. Amadeus. I didn't realize this when I started, but my first three movies seem to all be about struggling artists, comparing themselves to something else, holding themselves to all too high standards. I feel I'm that kind of personality, so it makes sense why I would connect in this way. You might also argue that the main character of this movie is actually Salieri. I'd agree, but I just had to list this movie. You might also argue the main character of Henry Fool is Simon Grimm. And then of course Barton Fink has his pal Charlie Meadows. 4. Barry Lyndon. I generally don't like movies that I consider epics, by my impression of what the definition of "epic" is at least. To me an epic is a movie that is episodic, consist of spectacular events that effect many people, and most of all takes place over a long period of time. This is probably my favorite movie that seems to fit into that category. 5. Pootie Tang. If you haven't seen this movie, I'm not sure what your impression of it is from what you may have heard, but this movie is really brilliantly hilarious! Written and directed by Louis C.K., a very funny man. Here's some runners up:FitzcarraldoEd WoodOliver Twist (1948)Scrooge (supposedly the version of A Christmas Carol starring Alastair Sim was titled Scrooge for it's UK release)Jackie BrownLéonHellboyRobin Hood (1973)Andrei Rublev and I want to say Beetlejuice, but I actually wouldn't call him the main character.
]]>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 03:26:08 GMTRisseladaTop 512/14/2006 10:26:08 PMName your top 5 movies where the title of the movie is the name of the main character in the movie. I'm going to be strict about it. The title has to be the main characters name, and that's it. So as much as I might like to say Ernest Goes to Jail, I can't because "Goes to Jail" isn't part of his name. I don't care if the title is the person's whole name or just part of it. I don't care if it's their real name or their nickname, if you can convince me the entire title is something you would call the main character. Ok, so enough of me being picky. Hopefully you'll still enjoy this. Here's what I've come up with. 1. Henry Fool. What is poetry? Check this movie out. Hal Hartly has apparently just made a sequel which is titled after Parker Posey's character Fay Grimm. 2. Barton Fink. Struggling screenwriter. It seems like some of the things dealt with in this movie aren't that far from Henry Fool. 3. Amadeus. I didn't realize this when I started, but my first three movies seem to all be about struggling artists, comparing themselves to something else, holding themselves to all too high standards. I feel I'm that kind of personality, so it makes sense why I would connect in this way. You might also argue that the main character of this movie is actually Salieri. I'd agree, but I just had to list this movie. You might also argue the main character of Henry Fool is Simon Grimm. And then of course Barton Fink has his pal Charlie Meadows. 4. Barry Lyndon. I generally don't like movies that I consider epics, by my impression of what the definition of "epic" is at least. To me an epic is a movie that is episodic, consist of spectacular events that effect many people, and most of all takes place over a long period of time. This is probably my favorite movie that seems to fit into that category. 5. Pootie Tang. If you haven't seen this movie, I'm not sure what your impression of it is from what you may have heard, but this movie is really brilliantly hilarious! Written and directed by Louis C.K., a very funny man. Here's some runners up:FitzcarraldoEd WoodOliver Twist (1948)Scrooge (supposedly the version of A Christmas Carol starring Alastair Sim was titled Scrooge for it's UK release)Jackie BrownLéonHellboyRobin Hood (1973)Andrei Rublev and I want to say Beetlejuice, but I actually wouldn't call him the main character. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/Classic/MemberTagFilms.aspxClassic
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