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Jorkin, a new character created for this adaptation. The 1951 version of the story (originally released in British theaters under the name Scrooge) is directed by Brian Desmond-Hurst, and stars Alastair Sim as Scrooge, with a supporting cast that includes Mervyn Johns as Bob Crachit, Glyn Dearman as Tiny Tim, and Jack Warner as Mr.

Of course, eventually he awakens the next morning a changed man, opting to use his wealth to help others, treating his employees better, and taking a considerably more optimistic approach to Christmas. As the night progresses, he is visited by ghosts that show him visions of his past, present, and even his future. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who tells Scrooge that he will be seeing three ghosts that will show him the errors and consequences of his ways over the years, and that he may have a chance of escaping eternal damnation for his wrongdoings.

Rich, rude old miser Ebenezer Scrooge runs his own company, and is a self-centered man who has hoarded money for years and mistreats his employees. No matter what version of the story you are watching/reading/seeing performed/etc., the basic story of A Christmas Carol remains the same. For the purposes of this article, we will be looking at the 1951 live action version of the story starring Alastair Sim as Scrooge, and the 2009 CGI/motion capture version from director Robert Zemeckis. With the Holiday Season around the corner, I thought it would be a fun time to take a look at two filmed versions o f A Christmas Carol,and see how they stack up and compare to one another. Nearly 200 years after its original publication, it remains one of the most filmed stories ever, and one that has never diminished in terms of its popularity or relevance.Ī Christmas Carol has been filmed many times, though this 1951 take on the tale remains the favorite of many a fan and critic. Over the years, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has remained one of the most famous stories of all time. As such, there are spoilers, so consider yourself warned! NOTE: This article assumes that the reader is familiar with the basic story of A Christmas Carol, and it will be covering scenes from both films in detail.