This is the best version. A great performance by Alastair Sim. For me the saddest part was when Scrooge found out what Fann wanted him to do & he asks for her forgiveness.
Hello from Montreal Canada 👋🇨🇦. I'm 50 and remember watching this version as an 8 year old. I just re-watched last night. It's a brilliant movie. I've seen many versions throughout the decades ( god I'm old 😭😂), but I've fallen in love with classic black and white movie's over the past few years, and when this one popped up, I had to watch. I don't know if you have read the book, but it's a VERY intense story. There's Alot to unpack. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🖖😎🤘🇨🇦🍻🕊️
Thanks for reviewing my favorite Christmas movie. I always look forward every Christmas to watching this one. And I agree with you about Marley's Ghost, I think this portrayal isn't over the top at all. It's spot on. Marley has to be wailing in agony or the scene just doesn't hit for me.
@@ClassicswithCourtney You are most welcome my luv sorry if I get a little flirty with you here you're a decent lady and all that I like that hope we can be friends😍💜
This is the only version with the gravitas to be called a classic. I would love to see your reaction to "Green for Danger" (1946) with Sim. Also, have you seen "The Human Comedy" (1943) with Mickey Rooney. It is the closest Hollywood ever got to epic poetry and yet it is still relatable and entertaining.
There are other versions that are good but this one is the only one I'll watch. Being filmed in black and white just adds to the atmosphere and tone of the movie and who better to capture the essence of the Dickens story than the British? Plus Alistair Sim knocked it out of the park with his performance.
@michaelcunningham2808 I wholeheartedly agree! We have a few dvd versions of this film, and one of them is the colored version. My dad likes to watch that for Christmas Eve but I prefer the black & white version.
For play research, I saw Alistair Sim as the ghostlike detective in AN INSPECTOR CALLS (excellent) which was around 1953. The actor who played nephew Fred was also in that movie with Sim only as a son of the family being investigated.
I love when he gives his maid money and asked if she knows what it is for. "To keep me mouth shut?" I have 2 or 3 Ebineezers in my ancestry. They lived before A Christmas Carol was published.
Also, in the book - sister Fan was a very young girl and Ebby was older. In this version, she is older and dies in childbirth. It is said that the father begrudged him because mom died in childbirth just like Fan did. So, this storyline works very well. If Fan was younger, but father begrudged his son because of the mother's death, that may mean that father remarried afterwards, and Fan was a stepsister. My thoughts.
Great video. When Marley says to Scrooge, “A chance and hope of my procuring, Ebeneezer.”, I think that means Marley could be redeemed as well as Scrooge IF, in the end, Scrooge does indeed completely change, especially since Marley is the messenger. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thank you.
@georgepolasky9809 Thank you so much! While that is a very interesting thought, I don't believe that would be the case. Marley is trying to persuade Scrooge to change his ways and show that he will be in a better place. Marley has unfortunately lost his chance. Would it be great if Marley could have also been redeemed? YES! But it's the same meaning as whether or not a person will accept Jesus as Savior. Jesus is the only way to heaven. Once someone rejects him until death, they will never get a second chance. That is basically what Marley is. Someone who chose wealth and business over Jesus and helping others. Whereas Scrooge chooses life again (basically becoming born-again through Jesus) and therefore he is redeemed. I also believe the line "of my procuring" means that Marley is hoping Scrooge will listen to him bc they were friends, rather than being warned by a stranger. Boy, I went on a tangent there, but I hope this helps your question. 😊
On the inspiration for Marley's return & errand of mercy to Scrooge, I have thought that Dickens took the parable of Lazarus and Dives. When Dives, resigned to his damnation, appeals that he has brothers, so let him go and warn them of their fate, so they may repent and avoid it. Rather than being refused, Dickens reimagines the plan playing out with the hoped for outcome. No biblical allusion would be lost on a Victorian audience and, it needs scarcely be said, to those outside Victoria's realm also.
I just did a quick look on your channel, to see your interests, do I detect a fan person?... Batman, Bronte sister's. I'm going to check your channel. Happy holidays 🤘😎🖖🇨🇦🍻🕊️
@ClassicswithCourtney I agree 👍. I'm a regular watcher of Creature Features, I don't know if you're familiar with the channel or not. If not, I HIGHLY recommend. It has a wonderful cast of characters, Vincent the Rock star, Mr.Livingston, the " butler" , and Tangella, she's... well I don't know what she is, frankly, I'm still not sure if she's human...😂😂😂. If you haven't checked it out, you will LOVE it. If you have, then you already know what I'm talking about! 😂👍. 🖖😎🤘🍻🕊️🇨🇦
Hollywood (or where ever this film was made London I think) they all take liberties on this story and don't ever look at the 2019 version it is the most vulgar and twisted story you seem like a decent lady that movie is not for you stick to the other classic you'll enjoy them much better
@TimRobinson-hc7mt Thank you! My sister did mention a terrible version that was made a few years ago involving an assault scene?!?! Is that the version you're referring to? Why do studios need to put crude, awful things in films that didn't need it, I'll never know!
@@ClassicswithCourtney Yes from start to finish its pretty bad from F bombs to a guy showing disrespect to both Marley and Scrooge's graves and yes Scrooge does something with Mrs. Cratchit that is degrading. If Dickens were to see this he would be like what have you done to my story? and why? All to put a twisted twist on a classic story so it makes money my dear. Happy Christmas my luv I need to check out what other movies you have on your hit parade🥰😘💗💗💗
This is the best version. A great performance by Alastair Sim.
For me the saddest part was when Scrooge found out what Fann wanted him to do & he asks for her forgiveness.
@@Xpun3414 Oh yes! Alistairs acting in that scene was superb!
@@ClassicswithCourtney Sim, in other movies, was noted for his comic flair. This comes out mostly at the end with his funny laughter and antics.
Hello from Montreal Canada 👋🇨🇦. I'm 50 and remember watching this version as an 8 year old. I just re-watched last night. It's a brilliant movie. I've seen many versions throughout the decades ( god I'm old 😭😂), but I've fallen in love with classic black and white movie's over the past few years, and when this one popped up, I had to watch. I don't know if you have read the book, but it's a VERY intense story. There's Alot to unpack. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🖖😎🤘🇨🇦🍻🕊️
Thanks for reviewing my favorite Christmas movie. I always look forward every Christmas to watching this one. And I agree with you about Marley's Ghost, I think this portrayal isn't over the top at all. It's spot on. Marley has to be wailing in agony or the scene just doesn't hit for me.
@@Dke721 I'm glad I wasn't the only one who has the same opinion on Marley. 💕
Of all the versions of CAROL this by far is the best
@@TimRobinson-hc7mt Absolutely!! 💯💯
@@ClassicswithCourtney Hope you don't mind hon I will scroll through some of your other reviews and leave a little comment thumbs up so far
@TimRobinson-hc7mt Oh, I greatly appreciate it! Bless you! 🙏💕
@@ClassicswithCourtney You are most welcome my luv sorry if I get a little flirty with you here you're a decent lady and all that I like that hope we can be friends😍💜
This is the only version with the gravitas to be called a classic. I would love to see your reaction to "Green for Danger" (1946) with Sim. Also, have you seen "The Human Comedy" (1943) with Mickey Rooney. It is the closest Hollywood ever got to epic poetry and yet it is still relatable and entertaining.
@TedLittle-yp7uj I'll totally do a reaction for Green for Danger for ya! I did get the tail end of The Human Comedy. I need to see it in its entirety
There are other versions that are good but this one is the only one I'll watch. Being filmed in black and white just adds to the atmosphere and tone of the movie and who better to capture the essence of the Dickens story than the British? Plus Alistair Sim knocked it out of the park with his performance.
@michaelcunningham2808 I wholeheartedly agree! We have a few dvd versions of this film, and one of them is the colored version. My dad likes to watch that for Christmas Eve but I prefer the black & white version.
AND TO ALL ON THIS SIGHT A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU😁😗💓💓💓
@TimRobinson-hc7mt Merry Christmas to you as well!! 🎄🎁🌨😊🙏
Excellent review and critique of one of the greatest Christmas movies ever to dawn upon the silver screen Miss Courtney!
@@neotrinity3155 Aww, thank you so much!! 🥰 I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
For play research, I saw Alistair Sim as the ghostlike detective in AN INSPECTOR CALLS (excellent) which was around 1953. The actor who played nephew Fred was also in that movie with Sim only as a son of the family being investigated.
I love when he gives his maid money and asked if she knows what it is for. "To keep me mouth shut?" I have 2 or 3 Ebineezers in my ancestry. They lived before A Christmas Carol was published.
@MeloraFoy I love that line, too!! 🤣🤣
@@ClassicswithCourtney I would luv to play Mrs. Dilbert, his over-the-top maid in a local version of this play.
For me , this is it , the pinnacle of Good vs Evil and for some reason evil is helping good think it through
Also, in the book - sister Fan was a very young girl and Ebby was older. In this version, she is older and dies in childbirth. It is said that the father begrudged him because mom died in childbirth just like Fan did. So, this storyline works very well. If Fan was younger, but father begrudged his son because of the mother's death, that may mean that father remarried afterwards, and Fan was a stepsister. My thoughts.
Very true! 👍👌
Scrooge is almost cute at the end. Luv it and him.
Me too!
I am not a Christian, but I luv these holiday movies all the same.
Great video. When Marley says to Scrooge, “A chance and hope of my procuring, Ebeneezer.”, I think that means Marley could be redeemed as well as Scrooge IF, in the end, Scrooge does indeed completely change, especially since Marley is the messenger. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thank you.
@georgepolasky9809 Thank you so much! While that is a very interesting thought, I don't believe that would be the case. Marley is trying to persuade Scrooge to change his ways and show that he will be in a better place. Marley has unfortunately lost his chance. Would it be great if Marley could have also been redeemed? YES! But it's the same meaning as whether or not a person will accept Jesus as Savior. Jesus is the only way to heaven. Once someone rejects him until death, they will never get a second chance. That is basically what Marley is. Someone who chose wealth and business over Jesus and helping others. Whereas Scrooge chooses life again (basically becoming born-again through Jesus) and therefore he is redeemed.
I also believe the line "of my procuring" means that Marley is hoping Scrooge will listen to him bc they were friends, rather than being warned by a stranger.
Boy, I went on a tangent there, but I hope this helps your question. 😊
Excellent thoughts. You make perfect sense. You’re right about Jesus. Thank you.
@georgepolasky9809 You're very welcome!! 💕
On the inspiration for Marley's return & errand of mercy to Scrooge, I have thought that Dickens took the parable of Lazarus and Dives. When Dives, resigned to his damnation, appeals that he has brothers, so let him go and warn them of their fate, so they may repent and avoid it. Rather than being refused, Dickens reimagines the plan playing out with the hoped for outcome. No biblical allusion would be lost on a Victorian audience and, it needs scarcely be said, to those outside Victoria's realm also.
I just did a quick look on your channel, to see your interests, do I detect a fan person?... Batman, Bronte sister's. I'm going to check your channel. Happy holidays 🤘😎🖖🇨🇦🍻🕊️
@@colinleat8309 I'm a fan of old movies and anything vintage (anything up to the 1960s)
@ClassicswithCourtney I agree 👍. I'm a regular watcher of Creature Features, I don't know if you're familiar with the channel or not. If not, I HIGHLY recommend. It has a wonderful cast of characters, Vincent the Rock star, Mr.Livingston, the " butler" , and Tangella, she's... well I don't know what she is, frankly, I'm still not sure if she's human...😂😂😂. If you haven't checked it out, you will LOVE it. If you have, then you already know what I'm talking about! 😂👍. 🖖😎🤘🍻🕊️🇨🇦
review a poop your pants kinda movie...the vampre frpm salems lot freaks out my mom lol
@@MikeHunt-fo3ow Thanks for the suggestion, but I believe that movie is from the 1970s. I don't review any films past the 60s :)
@@ClassicswithCourtney oh ok
Hollywood (or where ever this film was made London I think) they all take liberties on this story and don't ever look at the 2019 version it is the most vulgar and twisted story you seem like a decent lady that movie is not for you stick to the other classic you'll enjoy them much better
@TimRobinson-hc7mt Thank you! My sister did mention a terrible version that was made a few years ago involving an assault scene?!?! Is that the version you're referring to? Why do studios need to put crude, awful things in films that didn't need it, I'll never know!
@@ClassicswithCourtney Yes from start to finish its pretty bad from F bombs to a guy showing disrespect to both Marley and Scrooge's graves and yes Scrooge does something with Mrs. Cratchit that is degrading. If Dickens were to see this he would be like what have you done to my story? and why? All to put a twisted twist on a classic story so it makes money my dear. Happy Christmas my luv I need to check out what other movies you have on your hit parade🥰😘💗💗💗
That 2019 version is the absolute worst Christmas Carol ever. Dickens would be turning over in his grave if he saw it.
@@dr.migilitoloveless2385 Or Dickens would be like yelling at the people who made like what did you do to my beautiful story and why?