The 1901 silent version of "A Christmas Carol"... who wudda thunk it ? Is the internet great or what ?
This short (very short) films is known as "Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost". It's quite theatrical with what appears to be painted canvas (or cardboard) sets, very little story and a totally unidentified cast.
It's terrific to be able to view what remains of what is said to be the earliest version of this Dicken's story.
It has fewer than the usual number of ghosts but it does have "trick shots" with superimposed images.
It's worth a look, movie history wise.
This short (very short) films is known as "Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost". It's quite theatrical with what appears to be painted canvas (or cardboard) sets, very little story and a totally unidentified cast.
It's terrific to be able to view what remains of what is said to be the earliest version of this Dicken's story.
It has fewer than the usual number of ghosts but it does have "trick shots" with superimposed images.
It's worth a look, movie history wise.