A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol -- This British version of the Dickens' classic has worn well over the years principally because of Alistair Sim's zestful performance as Scrooge, the old humbug whose transformation into a loving human being is a pleasure to behold. Director Brian Desmond Hurst's period piece does well with its 19th-century London setting and the ghostly visitations are done simply but with considerable flair. The result is dandy family viewing. (A-I) (br) 1951
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** Discontinued classification. All archived movies that were originally in the A-IV category are now classified as L.