My favorite example is the Alastair Sim version of Scrooge . . . every actor in the thing is a genius, even Tiny Tim (a wretched part, hard to do well in without being sloppy sentimental) and the little chambermaid who takes Scrooge's coat at his nephew's house on Christmas Day. Sim of course is a master of his trade . . . what an actor!
Haven’t seen that.
We have a fairly recent version with George C. Scott as Scrooge and Edward Woodward (heavy breathing ...) as Christmas Past (I think).
Oh Mother, you’ve touched a heart string! I love the Scrooge with Alistair Sim!
If you watch it next, pay careful attention to his housekeeper played by Katherine Harrison. She was a marvelous Shakespearean actress (”Dame Katherine,” I believe) and had a marvelous time with that Cockney accent. I believe it was her idea to use the black wax to mimic a missing tooth as well. She is totally delightful!
That movie was one of the first large productions after World War II. The war had decimated the British film industry and that marked a comeback.