"decrease the surplus population.." even back then!

In my book the Guy Pearce one is great but to intense, dark and miserable for me.

My favorite Christmas Carol adaptations: Patrick Stewart George c. Scott Muppets Jim Carrey Flintstones Alistair Sim Mr. Magoo The one with sleep no more And a few others.

That dark future was sinister.

I cry every time I watch this!!! And I watching it JUNE 27th, 2024!!! Of all the versions of this story this one is by far the GREATEST!!! And Alistair Sim played the BEST Scrooge EVER!!!!!! And God bless us..everyONE!!!!.

I agree that this is the best version of Scrooge but the first ever film about Scrooge was in 1935 and it starred Seymour Hicks as Ebenezer Scrooge. 👍

This is one of the mildest of all Charles Dickens Novels after all it is Christmas 🎄 🙂

At first Scrooge was quite a wicked and heartless grouch at first.

@ 5:20 Depopulation fan.

Alastair Sim looks rather like Richard Harris in my opinion

Not the first version, though. There's another very popular version from 1938.

Love dis page..

Now if humanity can do this everyday of the year❤ B.T.W Alistaire Simm made his mark in film and on stage as a wonderful comedianv

The best

Alastaur Sim was not the first Scrooge. The first "talkie" Scrooge was Seymour Hicks followed by Reginald Owen.

Commented many times…this is the best adaptation mainly because of the lead actor…and surely you know who.

What charwoman laundress and undertaker got

I grew up watching the 2009 version, but wow, this version is amazing! Much more faithful to the novella, and it really warmed my heart unlike any other. Scrooge talking with Mrs. Dilber and onward is my favorite part of all conversions so far, especially with Bob and Scrooge, I really felt the same as Bob… Merry and Happy! Thank you for uploading!

@ 6:12 Golden reply.

Thank you for posting this! Other posters have written what I would have. Regarding the intro music, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" is one of the loveliest versions I've ever heard. That's when the film becomes very magical.

the casting and script are outstanding: it was interesting to see Patrick McNee as a young Scrooge. Charles Dickens would have been pleased with Sim's masterful portrayal of the villain turned hero.

38:58 "I shall be" NO YOU WON'T, MARK MY WORDS YOU WON'T, YOU'LL LOOK BACK ON THIS AND REGRET IT VERY, VERY MUCH

38:43 "I release you" YEAH NO SH*T!

my favorite movie

He was born October 9, same as John Lennon, Sharon Osborne and me

I watch this film throughout the year; I never tire of it… an absolute classic!🙏🏼

Thanks for sharing it! I always enjoy watching Great Christmas Movies though. 👍👌👏 Thanks Again Though.

oh dammit sniffle sniffle sniffle

Alastair Sim (not "Alaistaire Sims") was not the " first version" of Ebenezer Scrooge; there were other movie adaptations before this one, going back to the Silent Era.

Many fine actors have acted the role of Scrooge. However, Sim's portrayal is the definitive version for me. His joyful transformation is a wonder to behold!

Wow. Just wow. I had to swallow my tears many times as I am watching this from school. What an inspiring masterpiece. Wish I could have just cried it out, because I wanted to cry.

@ 5:01 Sees he is dressed flamboyant, calling his sincerity into question.

Have watched this version for years. Still one of the best I have seen as a child or as the old person I am today.

I've watched every scrooge movie and none come even close in comparison to this one. Sim's was made for this part. So was everyone in it.

Thank you for the upload. True human values do not change, no matter how sophisticated our technology becomes.

Great film but does Mr jorkin ever age? lol

There are so many touching scenes in this movie. One is the least talked about bc it’s a rather dark frightening scene, but Scrooge was given a gift. This intervention and it was entirely bc of his doomed old friend Jacob Marley looking out for him. Scrooge went on to live an exceptional life while as far as we know, Jacob continued to wander through the world. That was a selfless act by his old friend. I loved the tough love Jacob gave him during his visit too

Good catch! This local must only run in middle of the night

Whenever Bob breaks down about Tiny Tim I always tear

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I watch this one EVERY year. It brings back memories of watching this very one with my mom. ❤

It's Alistair Sim, not Alistaire Sims. And he wasn't the "first version" of Ebenezer Scrooge (whatever that means....). There were at least three film versions prior to his, including one going back to 1910. But I totally agree - I can't watch any other versions because this is the best- and Alistair Sim is the best.

It’s not Alstair Sim, nor is it Alistaire Sims. It’s Alastair Sim. And he wasn’t the first version; there were two major ones in 1935 and 1938 (and several even before that). Thanks for posting!

No other Scrooge can compare to Alister Sim... He sorta broke the mold....I am 80 and have watched this as a family Christmas show for as long as I can remember. My kids and grandchildren now do the same.....We all look forward to this movie.

Forever tthe Greatest Christmas Movie

lovely film. always brings a tear to my eye. i only wish he'd paid a visit to his Alice though.

I've watched this version of Scrooge since I was a child and I'm 70 now, and it has always remained my absolute favorite Christmas film. Sim is without comparison in his brilliant embodiment of Scrooge. This is the most faithful film rendition of Dickens' work and it really captures the feel of Victorian England, especially that nightmarish scene at the cave-like rag picker's shop with obviously ill child laborers. But my favorite scene is Scrooge's morning redemption and his dancing about "....as light as a feather and as giddy as a schoolboy!!" Priceless.

I just watched this wonderful timeless movie again on Christmas Eve. Thank you so much for posting it! Sending hopes for peace and good will to all people.

He was the best but definitely not the first.

“I must stand on my head!” All the performers were so convincing in this. Love it