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Everyone has their favorite version. This is mine.

If you've never seen it, give it a try...

1 posted on 12/24/2018 1:06:04 PM PST by ETL
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A Christmas Carol (1984), with George C. Scott as Scrooge
(Full video on YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI5UWo7NCdY


2 posted on 12/24/2018 1:07:13 PM PST by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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I remember this! And the great speech he gave:

“The ghosts are the enemy. Wade into them. Spill their blood. Shoot them in the belly. When you put your hand into a bunch of goo that a moment before was your best friend’s face, you’ll know what to do”


3 posted on 12/24/2018 1:08:46 PM PST by GrandJediMasterYoda (Until Hillary is in jail, equal justice under the law will not exist in the USA)
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Sorry, the following link is better. The other has two dopey guys occasionally interrupting and commenting.

Didn’t realize it until afterwards.

A Christmas Carol (1984) - Full Movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92befrZYBLE


4 posted on 12/24/2018 1:12:10 PM PST by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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It’s my favorite version as well. (Although when the scene comes in which Belle leaves him it’s my signal to go to the bathroom or get a drink)


5 posted on 12/24/2018 1:13:29 PM PST by Artemis Webb
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BEST version ever, imho !

Merry Christmas, FReepin' FRiends   *<|:-)

6 posted on 12/24/2018 1:14:52 PM PST by tomkat
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The best so far.


7 posted on 12/24/2018 1:15:32 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (You cannot invade the mainland US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
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Our favorite too!


8 posted on 12/24/2018 1:18:21 PM PST by MomwithHope
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Thank you! Maybe we will watch this tonight!


10 posted on 12/24/2018 1:19:58 PM PST by Yaelle
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GCS made everything good!


11 posted on 12/24/2018 1:20:23 PM PST by Dogbert41 (When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe. -Luke 11:21)
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I liked that one but there was a better one. I think in the early 50s or around that time.


12 posted on 12/24/2018 1:22:23 PM PST by yarddog
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Hard to beat the 1951 version with Alastair Sim turning in a wonderful performance but the George C. Scott version runs it a close race.


14 posted on 12/24/2018 1:24:04 PM PST by Hootowl
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It is indeed the greatest version. The acting is fantastic, it is not rushed as most are (allowing the great reactions to show and sink in), and the Tiny Tim really is tiny and very young, as he should be, not some 10 year old, and his sister is older than he as she must be.

The only problem is they leave out some details that might make things clearer, such as who is that woman selling his things, and that his sister died from birthing...just like their mother.


15 posted on 12/24/2018 1:25:39 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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A great one!


17 posted on 12/24/2018 1:28:39 PM PST by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.)
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Thanks for the link! Here’s a fine musical version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Pk1jcaLDI


18 posted on 12/24/2018 1:29:36 PM PST by buridan
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It’s my favorite as well.


20 posted on 12/24/2018 1:39:57 PM PST by RedMonqey ("Those who turn their arms in for plowshares will be doing the plowing for those who didn't.")
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“The Man Who Invented Christmas” on Netflix is an entertaining take on “A Christmas Carol”. It depicts Dickens creating the original story and its characters.


21 posted on 12/24/2018 1:42:13 PM PST by Flick Lives
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22 posted on 12/24/2018 2:02:06 PM PST by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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The original - the B/W gives it a very Dickinson feeling. Alister Sims was the best; hate the colorized version.


23 posted on 12/24/2018 2:04:25 PM PST by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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I agree. This is the BEST.


24 posted on 12/24/2018 2:09:14 PM PST by Karoo
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I just love "A Christmas Carol" and enjoy all versions. Even the Mr. Magoo version was good, LOL.

If forced to pick my favorite, it is the Alastair Sim film from 1951. Keep the hanky handy. The George C. Scott version is terrific as well.
26 posted on 12/24/2018 2:26:26 PM PST by Dan in Wichita
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