The acting is kind of old-school melodramatic, but that's just the times. There's no attempt to explain away Scrooge's loathesomeness with bad experiences in his youth or any of that folderol; he's just vile. And Tiny Tim, while well-played, isn't milked for his cuteness. The whole focus is on the sin-and-redemption theme that the book centered around. This is the best adaptation of the iconic tale I've seen yet, and the more so for not being too far adapted. The best Scrooge I've seen on screen 5 LordOfTheExacto 2006-12-19 16:34:05 2006-12-19 16:34:05 I have seen all of the Scrooge movies or so I thought, until I came across this one. I agree with the other reviewer, this is the best one I've seen ever. No extravagant sound or special effects to wow the senses just good drama with a happy and realistic ending. It shows that a hardened heart can be changed even in old age. Thank you. In agreement, the best Scrooge Gregoreuo 2007-07-04 05:26:01 2007-07-04 05:26:01 5 An excellent adaptation of the book and very similar to the classic Barrymore version. Missing in this version - and this is giving away part of the ending - is the Christmas meal scene at the Cratchet home. However, the ending to this version more than makes up for it; an slight twist on what you know fromt he Barrymore version. Considering when it was made, it's a film of the highest calibre and should be on everyone's Christmas viewing. XMinusOne@gmail.com An excellent version of the classic story XMinusOne 2007-07-16 01:20:05 2007-07-16 00:59:54 5 This is my favorite Christmas movie of all time.It doesnt matter who plays in it,but this one is the best,I love them all.A classic favorite of mine for years to come.My grandkids enjoy it as well.Thank you for this wonderful movie and sharing it with us. A Christmas Carol TheLady8 2007-12-15 21:32:30 2007-12-15 21:32:30 5 Despite its age, this 1935 movie, "Scrooge," captures the essence of Charles Dickens' story. I enjoyed Seymour Hicks characterization very much. Excellent version of "A Christmas Carol" ERD. 2009-11-14 23:54:53 2009-11-14 21:07:51 5 Truly a classic story and this is the best adaptation I've seen (tho I love most of them---the new ones aren't as good as the older ones). I know I will be sharing this adaptation with friends for years to come. Thanks and blessings to whoever posted it. Wonderful Movie revdaddy 2009-11-29 22:28:26 2009-11-29 22:28:26 5 6 5.00