There have been many Scrooges over the decades from Fonzie to Captain Picard to General Patton just to name a few but this one captures the feel and spirit of Christmas.Full of atmosphere i couldnt think of a Christmas without it.I saw it on TV as a child in the early 70's and is my favorite version.The black and white 1951 version with Alistare Sim comes in second.When you fall in love with a movie you bond with it i think and no other version or remake will ever be better that that one.
Stumbled onto this one well after Christmas...I know. However, I must say that this is my favorite Christmas Carol movie hands down. This, more than any other, reminds me of Christmas. Such a great movie and fantasic songs. To this day I am not sure why it's not popular like it was when I was a kid. They played this every year back then. Such a great tradition. Love this movie so much.
I absolutely love the story of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens was an extremly gifted and brilliant man who made his novel come to life. May God bless Charles Dickens.
@audgeyp No Problem i love this time of the year coco, snow, christmas, hanukkah, its a fun time. Well have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! You are so kind.
I can't believe somebody uploaded this!! I just missed it on TCM. I saw the end, with the catchy song "thank you very much", and had to see the rest. Thank you very very much for posting this film!
It is my favorite too. I remember when my Mother took me and my sister to see this many years ago. We cherish the memory and the movie. Thank you for posting this great film.
I just watched this last night. :) Its kind of a tradition for me, my 2 little brothers, and my parents to watch this every year near Christmas. Its definently the BEST Scrooge out there!!!
Thank you very much, thank you very much, that's the nicest thing that anyone's ever done for me! (Uploading, that is). I've been watching this since I was a little girl and I only have it on VHS so again, thank you and Merry Christmas!
Thank you - you saved my Christmas when my Scrooge DVD was corrupted and wouldn't play! I watch this every year and it's part of my Christmas buildup now. Great editing of all the episodes too - thanks again!
My favorite version, too! I actually saw it in the theater when it was initially released. I was 11 years old and his stuck with me ever since. One of the best Christmas morning transformations of Scrooge ever filmed! I wore out numerous VHS copies before it came out on DVD. Kudos to Alec Guiness too for his delightful portrayal of Jacob Marley.
I will never get tired of watching this. I can still remember laying on the sofa watching this after the birth of my second child. He turned 25 yesterday!!!
I love this one, but as a fan of musicals anyway, I'm probably a bit biased. The only other one I love as much is George C. Scott's adaptation of Scrooge!
This is my favorite Christmas movie...the music is wonderful and so is the actuation by its players...the best. Merry Christmas to all its viewers and God Bless You All.
My all time favorite Christmas movie . I "discovered" this film at a small Art Film House that was once in Charleston , S. Carolina . They had European films every month and this was shown there only 1 Christmas season . I was blown away by the production , the music score , the actors and just EVERYTHING about this film was terrific .
In my personal opinion this is the best Scrooge movie EVER and one of the best Christmas movies of all time. The best version of the Christmas Carol. I will add this one to my DVD collection. Happy Holidays everyone!!!
@LLaneroSolitario17 I agree! The one from 1950 was good too ( that one was a non-musical though ). I'd place it second along this. And there's also a good animated version from like 1972 ( I think ? ). All the other versions I've seen, apart from THOSE three, are pretty bleh I think .
My family and I saw this in the theatre when I was 6 years old. It has been our favorite version of "A Christmas Carol" since. After my mother suffered a strokeseveral years ago, I always made a point of showing it to her late on Christmas eve night. In fact she demands it!
I remember watching this growing up. The BEST "Scrooge" by far! Everything about it, from the acting to the scenery! Thanks so so much for bringing back such fond memories of Christmas!
I watched this as a kid and loved it, and was just looking all over the internet for "A Christmas Carol" instead of "Scrooge". Glad I found it; I plan on watching it this Christmas for the first time in nearly two decades!
It is a truthful & compassionate masterpiece of redemption & hope, exposing the worst & the best of humanity. Charles Dickens gave an endless gift with "A Christmas Carol" that shows what is truly important. This exemplary version, "Scrooge", honors the story & the message & amazingly adds to it with lively, emotional, & powerful music. Dozens of versions exist, & few are musicals. This one could not be improved upon in any area. God bless us, everyone & Thank you 1s2watchonxmaseve .
It is a truthful & compassionate masterpiece of redemption & hope, exposing the worst & the best of humanity. Charles Dickens gave an endless gift with "A Christmas Carol" that shows what is truly important. This exemplary version, "Scrooge", honors the story & the message & amazingly adds to it with lively, emotional, & powerful music. Dozens of versions exist, & few are musicals. This one could not be improved upon in any area. God bless us, everyone & Thank you 1s2watchonxmaseve .
It's almost that time of year again! Even with the horrible economy and the overall gloom of the world today, we still have a movie like this to give us that heart warming holiday spirit!
Hahaha I also watched this with my mom when I was little and she sang me the songs. I think it's the best version there ever was and I watch it about fifteen times every year and still cry at every one!
Well,I only found this version quite by accident,in a 'bargain bin' in my local Woolworths about 6 years ago,paid less than a fiver for it on dvd.Sadly I have now knackered my copy 'cause I played it on average about once a week,lol.Absolutely LOVE it,it is the definitive 'A Christmas Carol',at least it is for me.Finney was outstanding as Scrooge,& the supporting cast were tremendous.Anton Rogers,Molly Weir,Dame Wendy Hiller & so many others.Must go out & buy a replacement soon.Bah,HUMBUG!
This is my favorite version of the Dickens classic, and I have little doubt in my mind when Mr. Dickens penned the novel that he invisioned this in his brain. Albert Finney as Scrooge from old to young, and back again, without the aid of much makeup, is absoloutely brilliant. And how can you not love the cast of Alec McGuinness and all the wonderful songs? This won Finney the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for that year!
my family watches this and its a wondeful life on christmas eve and no one will ever make a better version than this it chokes you up all the way through a movie and you dnt wnt the happiness to end and i cried when the father was at tiny tims grave b/c when u have a kid of your own you start to think. GReat movie if you dnt like it then go F*** yourself. ALbert Finny The Best Scrooge and cast was awsome
My Father played this movie on christmas eve before we went to bed every year since the 70's. The best christmas movie ever!!! The performances, the sets, and the Music. The music has now become to me and my family like classic christmas carols!!!
the ultimate festive film, christmas just aint christmas without scrooge. the best adaptation of the dickens classic, he would be soo proud of this. been watching it since i was 8 or 9 and never fail to watch it on christmas eve. Albert Finney and Alec Guiness, absolute genius and a must have at christmas, such a shame it dont get shown on tv anywhere near enough, the ultimate classic!!!!
without a doubt the best, the greatest. Tops not only all other Christmas carols but all other Christmas shows. I can say this because I generally detest musical but worship this movie. No one compares to Albert Finney as Scrooge or Alec Guiness as Marley. I can't believe this is never played on TV yet we are force fed Jim carrey destroying not one but two classics.
@Available8063 It is played on TV...just very hard to catch... When I first watched this movie on my Grandfathers lap it was on tv ...TCM will air it today............Record ! Have a Merry Christmas!!!
This has always been my favorite Christmas movie. I always look for it on tv and they dont play it like they use to. It always puts me in the Christmas mood. Thanks for the movie. I watched it over and over again all day!!
I just found out that Finney won a Golden Globe for best actor for this. Well deserved. He should of gotten an oscar or at least a nomination as well.. the fact it was made in england probably had something to do with being snubbed
In 1970 I was a Brownie (8 y.o) and instead of a Christmas party our troop went to Radio City Music Hall to see the Rockettes Christmas Extravaganza. This was the Movie that was featured. It was Magic! ....Years later, I was surprised to discover that Albert Finney was only 30 at the time amazing.
My mum's favourite. she watched it every Christmas. She died last year aged 99 and this was the last thing she talked about. Bless you for posting and a very merry Christmas.
My mum;s favourite. she watched it every Christmas. She died last year aged 99 and this was the last thing she talked about. Bless you for posting and a very merry Christmas.
this is by far the best adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Music and all.. so nice to find people who love it with such warm memories of childhood christmases as I do.
Note... this was one of the first major motion pictures directed by a woman, which is why it got very little attention publicly in 1970. Thank God it has gotten it's recognition from all of us now.
To me this is the only version with a totally convincing cast. Best Scrooge, best Marley, best Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, spirits of past, present, and future, etc..
This is the best adaptation of a Christmas Carol. I remember as kid watching WPIX out of New York in the late 70's and catching this. loved the songs and the actors who portrayed Dicken's characters. don't know why people seem to knock this version. it's the best
this is one that even if you hate musicals will suck you in and open you up, last christmas I watched this on christmas eve by myself it ended exactly at 12:00 am and for a brief brief moment I stood up and felt that unconditional love for the world.
I saw this when it first came on in 1970. I believe that it was part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame. Although I was only 6, I was enchanted. Although it is not very popular, it remains my favorite holiday movie! Thank you for sharing it here!
our family tradition had been to watch this movie the night we put up our Christmas tree...make a big pot of homemade chili...and hot chocolate....i now enjoy doing the same with my grandchildren....
Oh thank you so much! I'm stuck on an overseas contract away from my family for Christmas and this movie has always meant SO much to me. I never thought I'd find it this year! I was so devestated when I forgot to pack my copy.,,,,
This is my fav version as well! It is almost never on tv and I haven't seen it in the video store. The first time I saw it was on Christmas eve 1979......my Mom had died in October,Dad was out playing the violin at a Christmas party and I was decorating the tree all alone. I was 17. I started watching this version on T.V. and it made me feel better!
Before the age of video or dvd you had to wait to see movies on tv. I saw this movie at school during the 1970's, absaloutly loved it,always look out for it at christmas .every year. so thanks for this.
I took my Mom to see this in 1970 when I had just turned 18 and she was 52.
We walked out with great joy; I will never forget it. It was only George C. Scott's version in 1984 that ever topped it. I shall watch it again this year; Mom is long gone, but I am so very happy that you posted this. Thank you very much.
@grindlbebe that was an awesome thing to go do, this was one of my favorite version, that song,,thank you very much,, every now and than would get stuck in my head lololol
There have been many Scrooges over the decades from Fonzie to Captain Picard to General Patton just to name a few but this one captures the feel and spirit of Christmas.Full of atmosphere i couldnt think of a Christmas without it.I saw it on TV as a child in the early 70's and is my favorite version.The black and white 1951 version with Alistare Sim comes in second.When you fall in love with a movie you bond with it i think and no other version or remake will ever be better that that one.
spyderwebz2112 3 weeks ago
For my family isn't Christmas without this movie.
best Chrismas movie ever
miky100hp 4 weeks ago
Stumbled onto this one well after Christmas...I know. However, I must say that this is my favorite Christmas Carol movie hands down. This, more than any other, reminds me of Christmas. Such a great movie and fantasic songs. To this day I am not sure why it's not popular like it was when I was a kid. They played this every year back then. Such a great tradition. Love this movie so much.
p47paul 1 month ago
Scrooge gets cast into Hell. LOL
jmjpowerjoule 2 months ago in playlist More videos from 1s2watchonxmaseve
Omg albert finny is funny at the end of this video lol. "Take your infernal Merry Christmas with ya..." =D
crazyben108 2 months ago
Best movie to get me in the Christmas spirit. It's the music for me!
DOMODOMODOMO3 2 months ago
FINNEY PLAYED EBENEZER, POIROT AND WARBUCKS IN THREE DIFFERENT LOOKS! I CAN NOT RECOGNIZE HIM IN THOSE THREE ROLES!
veganisextremelygood 2 months ago
@veganisextremelygood Albert Finney is a genius! A truly brilliant, chameleonic character actor.
TheAltair4 2 months ago
I absolutely love the story of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens was an extremly gifted and brilliant man who made his novel come to life. May God bless Charles Dickens.
iaadotlk1 2 months ago
BEST VERSON EVER!
modrenwarefare 2 months ago 2
@modrenwarefare I agree-this is the only version that's truly magical. My second favorite version is the Patrick Stewart one!
audgeyp 2 months ago
@audgeyp oh yeah Patrick Stewart is awesome too Happy Holidays to you
modrenwarefare 2 months ago
@modrenwarefare thank you, the same to you! C:
audgeyp 2 months ago
@audgeyp No Problem i love this time of the year coco, snow, christmas, hanukkah, its a fun time. Well have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! You are so kind.
modrenwarefare 2 months ago
time to watch this! best scrooge EVER
loggats 2 months ago 2
"Begone from here and take your infernal merry Christmas with yah!"
Albert Finney owns
jhiller21 2 months ago 2
this is a classic.
iaadotlk1 2 months ago
This version sucks, the best one had George G. Scott as Scrooge.
federalwarhawk 2 months ago
@federalwarhawk wrong.
loggats 2 months ago
I can't believe somebody uploaded this!! I just missed it on TCM. I saw the end, with the catchy song "thank you very much", and had to see the rest. Thank you very very much for posting this film!
streetphysician 2 months ago 2
It is my favorite too. I remember when my Mother took me and my sister to see this many years ago. We cherish the memory and the movie. Thank you for posting this great film.
hawkeyedave 2 months ago
I just watched this last night. :) Its kind of a tradition for me, my 2 little brothers, and my parents to watch this every year near Christmas. Its definently the BEST Scrooge out there!!!
TheRedfire555 2 months ago 2
Thank-you, 1s2watchonxmaseve, so much for posting this wonderful movie with the wonderful Albert Finney!
theeloquentbaby 2 months ago
The best!
purplepassionateblue 2 months ago
Thank you very much, thank you very much, that's the nicest thing that anyone's ever done for me! (Uploading, that is). I've been watching this since I was a little girl and I only have it on VHS so again, thank you and Merry Christmas!
JohnnyWalker327 2 months ago
MY FAV ALSO! I THINK I WILL LOOK FOR THIS TODAY!
puzzlpcmom 2 months ago
Thank you - you saved my Christmas when my Scrooge DVD was corrupted and wouldn't play! I watch this every year and it's part of my Christmas buildup now. Great editing of all the episodes too - thanks again!
Tourma131 2 months ago in playlist More videos from 1s2watchonxmaseve
My favorite version, too! I actually saw it in the theater when it was initially released. I was 11 years old and his stuck with me ever since. One of the best Christmas morning transformations of Scrooge ever filmed! I wore out numerous VHS copies before it came out on DVD. Kudos to Alec Guiness too for his delightful portrayal of Jacob Marley.
bassbuddha1 2 months ago in playlist Scrooge
Well he gave him the day off.
12Ominous 2 months ago
Thank you so much for put this up. I have been looking for this for ages. Many great British stars. thank you, thank you.
rickoshea10 2 months ago
I will never get tired of watching this. I can still remember laying on the sofa watching this after the birth of my second child. He turned 25 yesterday!!!
delchic1 2 months ago
I believe THIS one was the first to be in COLOR, .. . would that be correct? All older film versions that I've seen have been in black & white .
Skulldini 2 months ago
Obi wan is in this????? Fat
shellacbigblack 2 months ago
I love this one, but as a fan of musicals anyway, I'm probably a bit biased. The only other one I love as much is George C. Scott's adaptation of Scrooge!
ruadhrose 2 months ago
My family tradition with this movie is to watch it on Christmas Eve and try to find the almond in the rice pudding!! Best scrooge ever!
samluvzcc 2 months ago
This Is Filmed In 1969
cstoczyn 2 months ago
Long Live Charles Dickens!!!!
cstoczyn 2 months ago
RIP Charles Dickens
cstoczyn 2 months ago
HUZZAH!!!!
cstoczyn 2 months ago
FTW
cstoczyn 2 months ago
OMG!
cstoczyn 2 months ago
LOL
cstoczyn 2 months ago
Long Live Santa Claus!!!!
cstoczyn 2 months ago
HO-HO-HO!!!!
cstoczyn 2 months ago
Happy Holidays!!!!
cstoczyn 2 months ago
Merry Christmas!!!!
cstoczyn 2 months ago
Please someone -- raise the volume so we can hear the beautiful music and dialog.
2010ladywisdom 2 months ago
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AnonInEng 2 months ago
3 people were humbugging during the movie :P
nancyrebecca85 2 months ago
Thank you so much for uploading this! This is my all time favorite Christmas movie. I'm so glad I can watch it all over again. Thank you very much
masteroftheassassins 2 months ago
watching this for the 3rd time in 2 days =]!!!!!!!!
sodaxcandy08 2 months ago
a christmas watching staple - prettiest and best adaptation. Many thanks for posting
cromben 2 months ago
The best one!
Breichrisse 2 months ago 7
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Skulldini 2 months ago
YAY CHRISTMAS SOON!!!
sodaxcandy08 2 months ago 2
Sound is low, turn the volume all up.
Teeuw1976 2 months ago 2
This is my favorite Christmas movie...the music is wonderful and so is the actuation by its players...the best. Merry Christmas to all its viewers and God Bless You All.
2010ladywisdom 2 months ago
My all time favorite Christmas movie . I "discovered" this film at a small Art Film House that was once in Charleston , S. Carolina . They had European films every month and this was shown there only 1 Christmas season . I was blown away by the production , the music score , the actors and just EVERYTHING about this film was terrific .
Bing6813 2 months ago
By far the best scrooge
"Be gone from heere an' take your infernal merry christmas with ya!"
jhiller21 2 months ago
is there all the parts?
GirlNerd23 2 months ago
Damn. The 1800s must have sucked for a bunch of creepy animatronics in a window to look like the best toys ever
1994moviebuff 2 months ago
@1994moviebuff Well remember they didn't have no iPods or computers back then, so such a thing was a BIG deal.
ExplorerDS6789 2 months ago
always puts me in the Christmas Spirit!
Rizzolification 2 months ago
@FacckUtube yes, seasons in the 9th lair abyss basically~ but thanks fur throwing salt in my wounds :P
portalsounds 2 months ago
Out of all the adaptations of a Christmas Carol, out of all the endless "Scrooge" films, this one is the GREATEST of them all.
Thanks so much for the upload.
RandomShellAccount 2 months ago 2
it is good but it is also a complete WRIP off of Oliver!
silvershields 2 months ago
In my personal opinion this is the best Scrooge movie EVER and one of the best Christmas movies of all time. The best version of the Christmas Carol. I will add this one to my DVD collection. Happy Holidays everyone!!!
LLaneroSolitario17 2 months ago 22
@LLaneroSolitario17 Same To You
cstoczyn 2 months ago
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Skulldini 2 months ago
@LLaneroSolitario17 I agree! The one from 1950 was good too ( that one was a non-musical though ). I'd place it second along this. And there's also a good animated version from like 1972 ( I think ? ). All the other versions I've seen, apart from THOSE three, are pretty bleh I think .
Skulldini 2 months ago
@LLaneroSolitario17 how can it be the best movie ever but only one of the best chritmas movies
meganbrownvlogs 2 months ago
My friend is gonna be in this paly!
natalia24escobar 2 months ago
My family and I saw this in the theatre when I was 6 years old. It has been our favorite version of "A Christmas Carol" since. After my mother suffered a strokeseveral years ago, I always made a point of showing it to her late on Christmas eve night. In fact she demands it!
THEORIGINALEXSCAPER 2 months ago
Watching this movie at Christmas time has always been a tradition in my family, it's such a great version. Thank you for posting this!
skinzerton 2 months ago
Time to watch this again! Thanks for sharing this! Merry Christmas!
GregInCalifornia 2 months ago 2
my dads always singing "i hate people..." haha hes just trying to be funny.okay,maybe he half means it.haha
JohnnyKahn 3 months ago
@ 3:01, that's a big no-no. lol
The1910Phantom 3 months ago
THANK YOU... for taking time to put this on YT...
jgheilman 3 months ago
*Alistair Simms
MsAppleofhiseye 3 months ago
First time watching this or even hearing about it. My fave personally is Alistsir Simmer. We shall see about Mr. Finney :)
MsAppleofhiseye 3 months ago
This has been my favorite version of Scrooge/Christmas Carol ever. Thanks for sharing!
Olgasdee 3 months ago
Amazing.
waynejawspp 3 months ago
xD for this play at school im an urchan
123tytyboo 3 months ago
I remember watching this growing up. The BEST "Scrooge" by far! Everything about it, from the acting to the scenery! Thanks so so much for bringing back such fond memories of Christmas!
phillygrl69 3 months ago in playlist scrooge 1970
I watched this as a kid and loved it, and was just looking all over the internet for "A Christmas Carol" instead of "Scrooge". Glad I found it; I plan on watching it this Christmas for the first time in nearly two decades!
GalacticBloopy 3 months ago
TCM channel december 19th and the 23rd 2011.
voiceofelijah2012 3 months ago
... the BEST !!!!
GwenPippin 3 months ago
Love this version. Lots of people seem to under-rate it. Thanks for the upload, can't wait for Christmas.
kkapalk1 3 months ago
I cry every year when I see this film. I love it so much.
beatlesfan46569 3 months ago
I LOVE Christmas! I started decorating already! :o)
Merry Christmas everyone!!!! And thank you for this movie, I really like Albert Finney
yomie100 3 months ago
@yomie100 thats what i like to hear! haha
MDGravey15 3 months ago
It is a truthful & compassionate masterpiece of redemption & hope, exposing the worst & the best of humanity. Charles Dickens gave an endless gift with "A Christmas Carol" that shows what is truly important. This exemplary version, "Scrooge", honors the story & the message & amazingly adds to it with lively, emotional, & powerful music. Dozens of versions exist, & few are musicals. This one could not be improved upon in any area. God bless us, everyone & Thank you 1s2watchonxmaseve .
timemayer 3 months ago
It is a truthful & compassionate masterpiece of redemption & hope, exposing the worst & the best of humanity. Charles Dickens gave an endless gift with "A Christmas Carol" that shows what is truly important. This exemplary version, "Scrooge", honors the story & the message & amazingly adds to it with lively, emotional, & powerful music. Dozens of versions exist, & few are musicals. This one could not be improved upon in any area. God bless us, everyone & Thank you 1s2watchonxmaseve .
timemayer 3 months ago
Albert Finney is a genius. My favorite Christmas movie hands-down. Look at his dirty fingernails counting the shillings...MISER~!
spide429 3 months ago in playlist scrooge 2
This is my favorite Scrooge! I love Christmas
LittleEdie1955 3 months ago
@keith4291 dude your a f-ing genius I completely agree
Wzilder1 4 months ago
It's almost that time of year again! Even with the horrible economy and the overall gloom of the world today, we still have a movie like this to give us that heart warming holiday spirit!
bookiecookie444 4 months ago
Bizarrely, Albert Finney was 13 years younger than the man who played Scrooge's nephew!
athull08 4 months ago
the best adaptation of a christmas carol.
karel797 5 months ago in playlist scrooge 1970
the best adaptation of a christmas carol.
karel797 5 months ago in playlist scrooge 1970
Not too keen on musicals, but this is one I can watch every day... 5★'s O.o
66bluedonkeys 5 months ago
Hahaha I also watched this with my mom when I was little and she sang me the songs. I think it's the best version there ever was and I watch it about fifteen times every year and still cry at every one!
pd10642 5 months ago in playlist scrooge 1970
This is my favorite! Thank you for posting it!!!
WrellikW 5 months ago
the volume needs to be much louder on this!
niteholler 5 months ago
This is the best version of a Christmas Carol and I have a few versions.....lots of Christmas tapes......watch them all year long.
NeiIPeart 6 months ago
Well,I only found this version quite by accident,in a 'bargain bin' in my local Woolworths about 6 years ago,paid less than a fiver for it on dvd.Sadly I have now knackered my copy 'cause I played it on average about once a week,lol.Absolutely LOVE it,it is the definitive 'A Christmas Carol',at least it is for me.Finney was outstanding as Scrooge,& the supporting cast were tremendous.Anton Rogers,Molly Weir,Dame Wendy Hiller & so many others.Must go out & buy a replacement soon.Bah,HUMBUG!
popazz1 7 months ago
scrooge is ugly
JAMbannana 7 months ago
@JAMbannana he was meant to be lol
relmmih6 4 months ago
@relmmih6 I guess so ROFL
JAMbannana 4 months ago
thank you very much for add this movie *-*
TheBabyPaddy 8 months ago
best christmas move ever
edwardCULLENlover523 10 months ago
The tall blonde caroler boy is the guy I know babysit for
melbrooks 11 months ago
thanx for posting this, great movie!
afleitikh3 1 year ago
this one is my fav too
SlimBisquit 1 year ago
This is my favorite version of the Dickens classic, and I have little doubt in my mind when Mr. Dickens penned the novel that he invisioned this in his brain. Albert Finney as Scrooge from old to young, and back again, without the aid of much makeup, is absoloutely brilliant. And how can you not love the cast of Alec McGuinness and all the wonderful songs? This won Finney the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for that year!
HomicideHenry 1 year ago
this film is sprinkled with magic dust..amazing..albert finney..legend
MrFitzek 1 year ago
BEST VERSION
Shanniquitie 1 year ago 5
@Shanniquitie AGREED!!
Mspendragon72 2 months ago
this is the only scrooge movie that makes xmas.
all other scrooge films should be taken away,
100% classic this very film.
sepul071200 1 year ago
I love the father Christmas song and the thank you very much songs!!!!!! I have this on tape too!
jfallongirl222 1 year ago
Not only is it THE greatest Christmas movie ever, its one of the best movies of all time.
CodyT3212 1 year ago 2
This is actually the first cinematic version of the tale I ever watched. It's my favorite of all, and I don't even like musicals most of the time.
LaithianShadowfire 1 year ago
This is THE best version!!!
I enjoy a couple others (Alistair Sim version is one) but this one wins hands-down!
whutzat 1 year ago
merry christmas to all!
crazyben108 1 year ago
my family watches this and its a wondeful life on christmas eve and no one will ever make a better version than this it chokes you up all the way through a movie and you dnt wnt the happiness to end and i cried when the father was at tiny tims grave b/c when u have a kid of your own you start to think. GReat movie if you dnt like it then go F*** yourself. ALbert Finny The Best Scrooge and cast was awsome
crazyben108 1 year ago 2
THANKS for posting this!!! XD
(Thank you very much...thank you very much.....
Pascalsmit1971 1 year ago
This. Film. Wins.
My Father played this movie on christmas eve before we went to bed every year since the 70's. The best christmas movie ever!!! The performances, the sets, and the Music. The music has now become to me and my family like classic christmas carols!!!
Amazing movie all around... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
portalsounds 1 year ago 23
@portalsounds ... best ever!!
GwenPippin 3 months ago
@portalsounds INDEED!!
Mspendragon72 2 months ago
the ultimate festive film, christmas just aint christmas without scrooge. the best adaptation of the dickens classic, he would be soo proud of this. been watching it since i was 8 or 9 and never fail to watch it on christmas eve. Albert Finney and Alec Guiness, absolute genius and a must have at christmas, such a shame it dont get shown on tv anywhere near enough, the ultimate classic!!!!
brosmania1 1 year ago 2
This is my favorite Christmas film of all time, thank you for uploading it.
Merry Christmas everyone! :)
LipstickMirror 1 year ago
This version is my most favorite. Thank you for posting this.
lauratater1 1 year ago 2
I love how this song gets you excited for the rest of the movie!!
babymoondancer 1 year ago
superb film, the ghost scenes are amazing
Arcturo767 1 year ago 2
without a doubt the best, the greatest. Tops not only all other Christmas carols but all other Christmas shows. I can say this because I generally detest musical but worship this movie. No one compares to Albert Finney as Scrooge or Alec Guiness as Marley. I can't believe this is never played on TV yet we are force fed Jim carrey destroying not one but two classics.
Available8063 1 year ago
@Available8063 It is played on TV...just very hard to catch... When I first watched this movie on my Grandfathers lap it was on tv ...TCM will air it today............Record ! Have a Merry Christmas!!!
captainmedvar 1 year ago
GOOD AFTERNOON !!!
cvdqr 1 year ago
Dickens would be proud!!
lisaleighb 1 year ago
Thanks for posting !
fixmyhvac 1 year ago
This has always been my favorite Christmas movie. I always look for it on tv and they dont play it like they use to. It always puts me in the Christmas mood. Thanks for the movie. I watched it over and over again all day!!
jab0805 1 year ago
I just found out that Finney won a Golden Globe for best actor for this. Well deserved. He should of gotten an oscar or at least a nomination as well.. the fact it was made in england probably had something to do with being snubbed
mooshooduck 1 year ago
YESSS! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!
Jguy365 1 year ago
In 1970 I was a Brownie (8 y.o) and instead of a Christmas party our troop went to Radio City Music Hall to see the Rockettes Christmas Extravaganza. This was the Movie that was featured. It was Magic! ....Years later, I was surprised to discover that Albert Finney was only 30 at the time amazing.
ScarlettOBeara 1 year ago
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My mum's favourite. she watched it every Christmas. She died last year aged 99 and this was the last thing she talked about. Bless you for posting and a very merry Christmas.
missgreeneyes56 1 year ago
My mum;s favourite. she watched it every Christmas. She died last year aged 99 and this was the last thing she talked about. Bless you for posting and a very merry Christmas.
missgreeneyes56 1 year ago 3
this is by far the best adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Music and all.. so nice to find people who love it with such warm memories of childhood christmases as I do.
Note... this was one of the first major motion pictures directed by a woman, which is why it got very little attention publicly in 1970. Thank God it has gotten it's recognition from all of us now.
AFBrady 1 year ago
Thanks for uploding
modrenwarefare 1 year ago
Does anyone know who did the illustrations in the opening credits? I am having trouble finding out the name online-thank you!!
creatornat 1 year ago
This is my favourite version :)
groupiesrule 1 year ago
@groupiesrule-my fave, too-by far.
To me this is the only version with a totally convincing cast. Best Scrooge, best Marley, best Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, spirits of past, present, and future, etc..
audgeyp 1 year ago
This is the best adaptation of a Christmas Carol. I remember as kid watching WPIX out of New York in the late 70's and catching this. loved the songs and the actors who portrayed Dicken's characters. don't know why people seem to knock this version. it's the best
hordman 1 year ago 3
THIS WILL BE AIRED 3 TIMES IN DECEMBER ON TCM THE FIRST ON DECEMBER 10TH AT 9:30!
voiceofelijah2012 1 year ago
@voiceofelijah2012 what does TMC stand for i forgot
modrenwarefare 1 year ago
@modrenwarefare turner classic movies
voiceofelijah2012 1 year ago
@voiceofelijah2012 THX very much
modrenwarefare 1 year ago
i watch this every xmas eve. its the best musical ever made. i love it.
jalbertgeorge 1 year ago
this is one that even if you hate musicals will suck you in and open you up, last christmas I watched this on christmas eve by myself it ended exactly at 12:00 am and for a brief brief moment I stood up and felt that unconditional love for the world.
Crimsonphilosophy 1 year ago
I saw this when it first came on in 1970. I believe that it was part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame. Although I was only 6, I was enchanted. Although it is not very popular, it remains my favorite holiday movie! Thank you for sharing it here!
marsflatblack 1 year ago
watch this every xmas eve with my family... after seeing this vid i cant wait now
GoldenWench 1 year ago
our family tradition had been to watch this movie the night we put up our Christmas tree...make a big pot of homemade chili...and hot chocolate....i now enjoy doing the same with my grandchildren....
penmart127 1 year ago
I have always believed that this is the best Christmas movie. It gets you right in the spirit!
Burco1 1 year ago
Oh thank you so much! I'm stuck on an overseas contract away from my family for Christmas and this movie has always meant SO much to me. I never thought I'd find it this year! I was so devestated when I forgot to pack my copy.,,,,
Ladijasmine30 1 year ago
YOU SHOULD ALL BE BOILED WITH YOUR OWN PUDDING!! epic line! I'm using that for Christmas lolol
Killingglorie 1 year ago
Subbing for sure for this upload ,,if i could sub u a million times i would ,,,THANK YOU XXXXX
RaeRae914 1 year ago
Definitely the most colorful and most enjoyable ...... A classic!!!!
Killingglorie 1 year ago
This is my fav version as well! It is almost never on tv and I haven't seen it in the video store. The first time I saw it was on Christmas eve 1979......my Mom had died in October,Dad was out playing the violin at a Christmas party and I was decorating the tree all alone. I was 17. I started watching this version on T.V. and it made me feel better!
mikedo6 1 year ago
Every Christmas without fail me and my family watch this! Its the best version of the Christmas carol! Amazing!
moose384 1 year ago
THIS IS THE BEST VERSION OF THE STORY EVER !!!!
639842 1 year ago
this is my fave version of the film, love the ending where they're all daning in the street
Canashea 1 year ago
Before the age of video or dvd you had to wait to see movies on tv. I saw this movie at school during the 1970's, absaloutly loved it,always look out for it at christmas .every year. so thanks for this.
lightsnooze100 1 year ago
I took my Mom to see this in 1970 when I had just turned 18 and she was 52.
We walked out with great joy; I will never forget it. It was only George C. Scott's version in 1984 that ever topped it. I shall watch it again this year; Mom is long gone, but I am so very happy that you posted this. Thank you very much.
grindlbebe 1 year ago 32
@grindlbebe
Such a touching story
Enjoy :)
1s2watchonxmaseve 1 year ago
@grindlbebe that was an awesome thing to go do, this was one of my favorite version, that song,,thank you very much,, every now and than would get stuck in my head lololol
PURPLE40ICE 1 year ago