12-24-2016, 02:36 AM
I am a Christmas carol junkie. I watch version after version, take notes, the differences, the additions etc, etc. I wonder what is your favorite version and why?
And just one tidbit. Three is a seldom seen (thought you can find it on youtube) 1954 television version that was sponsored by Chrysler of Shower of the Stars. It featured Fredric March as Scrooge and Basil Rathbone as Marley's ghost (not to be confused with the 1958 production where the Basil played Scrooge and Fredric narrated!). While this is not a favorite of mine, it is an interesting production. There is one added element that is actually charming There is a scene during Scrooge's redemption where he leaves Fred's home enroute to Bob Cratchit's home, he is going by his own shop when he notices his shop is not adorned for the holidays, so he looks to see if anyone is looking and steals a bit of holly from one of his neighbors to decorate the sign of his shop!
There are a lot of digs taken at this production, but if get the chance carefully watch the ending and enjoy the full range of expression of the master of his craft: Fredric March, as he contemplates every line of the song Tiny Tim is singing and reflects on them and what it means to reform. This is the only version I have seen that actually allows you to experience some of Scrooge's thought process as he slowly absorbs what is happening to him.
And for those who watched One Day At a time, you are treated to a young 10 year old Bonnie Franklin as one of Cratchit's daughters.
As I said, this is not my favorite version, but given the limitations imposed, this is a very serviceable production.
And just one tidbit. Three is a seldom seen (thought you can find it on youtube) 1954 television version that was sponsored by Chrysler of Shower of the Stars. It featured Fredric March as Scrooge and Basil Rathbone as Marley's ghost (not to be confused with the 1958 production where the Basil played Scrooge and Fredric narrated!). While this is not a favorite of mine, it is an interesting production. There is one added element that is actually charming There is a scene during Scrooge's redemption where he leaves Fred's home enroute to Bob Cratchit's home, he is going by his own shop when he notices his shop is not adorned for the holidays, so he looks to see if anyone is looking and steals a bit of holly from one of his neighbors to decorate the sign of his shop!
There are a lot of digs taken at this production, but if get the chance carefully watch the ending and enjoy the full range of expression of the master of his craft: Fredric March, as he contemplates every line of the song Tiny Tim is singing and reflects on them and what it means to reform. This is the only version I have seen that actually allows you to experience some of Scrooge's thought process as he slowly absorbs what is happening to him.
And for those who watched One Day At a time, you are treated to a young 10 year old Bonnie Franklin as one of Cratchit's daughters.
As I said, this is not my favorite version, but given the limitations imposed, this is a very serviceable production.
Oxford commas are so totally rad!.