A Christmas Carol

This second chance comes with a social epiphany as Scrooge realizes the selfishness of his previous statements: Are there no workhouses? Maybe they should die and decrease the surplus population.

I found myself moved to tears … as people were leaving and being so generous, clearly lifted by the story. Hear our full conversation with the cast below: This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

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Opening of Purple Line bridge delayed Transportation News. He has no friends, has disowned his only living relative - his nephew Fred Holywell - and generally treats everyone he meets with extreme contempt. He hates Christmas, only cares about making money and only gives his clerk, Bob Cratchit, the day off. However, he is taught the true meaning and spirit of Christmas by three ghosts who show him his own past and present.

He is also shown what the future holds for him after his death if he doesn't change his behavior for the better. Far richer in texture and character than even the classics from the 30's and 50's. Scott was born to be Scrooge, just as he was born to be Patton. Scott will be known as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. The character of Scrooge as played by Mr.

Scott seemed to jump off the screen. Scott as Scrooge brought an richer, more robust, yet a more deeply moving Scrooge to the screen than any of his predecessors in the role of the meanest man in 18th century London.

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Scott seemed to bring Scrooge to a more personal, understandable yet highly conflicted level; his role was acted with the great authority Scott always bring to the screen: He could portray the sour and crusty Scrooge, and a misunderstood, sympathetic Scrooge all in the same scene. Truly a remarkable performance by a giant of his generation.

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