Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost

Overview

Filmed in 35mm and in black and white, this short silent film was produced by the English film pioneer R. W. Paul, and directed by Walter R. Booth and was filmed at Paul's Animatograph Works. It was released in November 1901. As was common in cinema's early days, the filmmakers chose to adapt an already well-known story, in this case A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, in the belief that the audience's familiarity with the story would result in the need for fewer intertitles. It was presented in 'Twelve Tableaux' or scenes.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 1, 1901

Original language

XX

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Paul's Animatograph Works

Cast

Daniel Smith

Director

Walter R. Booth

Writer

Charles Dickens,J.C. Buckstone

Producer

Robert W. Paul

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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