Indeed, the very fact that it was made so long ago probably makes it all the more atmospheric to a 21st century audience. Though made in 1938, this black and white production has a timeless feel to it. And while Dickens aficionados might feel short-changed, many viewers - especially younger ones - will find this a reasonably accessible and certainly entertaining retelling. The short runtime means the story is rather whizzed through, but it doesn't lose the essence of this cautionary tale, nor does it undermine the cast of classic characters. Somehow the overall tone tends toward cheer and optimism, even as mean and miserly Scrooge is being shown the error of his selfish and judgmental ways. It opens with a jolly Victorian Christmas scene and the promise of a warm and gentle journey through what is, at least in part, a dark and harrowing tale of redemption. The following list is a filmography of all animated short subjects distributed by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) motion picture studio through Loews Incorporated between 19 and between 19. This 1938 version of A Christmas Carol is a charming early adaptation of Charles Dickens' novella.

Though the story is fundamentally about greed and redemption, this adaptation has a strong sense of optimism throughout and an ending that exudes unbridled festive joy. In two separate scenes, a family (including the children) all drink some homemade punch. There is occasional but enthusiastic drinking of alcohol. Set in Victorian London, the few female characters that appear on screen are restricted to supporting roles with little impact on the overall story. The desperate plight of the Cratchit family is played down, and even Scrooge's meanness feels short-lived. Carroll) and the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come (D'Arcy Corrigan) - they are largely unthreatening and the spookiness is balanced with moments of humor. While the presence of ghosts might be unnerving to some children - particularly Marley's Ghost ( Leo G. Parents need to know that A Christmas Carol is a family-friendly take on the Dickens' classic about Ebenezer Scrooge (Reginald Owen), a miserly man who after being visited by ghosts changes his ways.

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