Library, Civic Center host holiday plays Nov 26, 2008
"'A Christmas Carol' by Dickens has Scrooge and the ghosts but because this is children's theatre they put their own twist on it and change it up a bit to make it friendlier for the younger crowd." ... "I don't want people to feel like they are required to bring a gift because nobody has to, it is just a nice tie-in since 'A Christmas Carol' is about Scrooge finding the giving part of the meaning of Christmas.". (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Scrooge is in us all: Commonweal puts new twist on classic Dickens tale Nov 25, 2008
The Commonweal Theatre Company is taking another different look at Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, exploring the theme that in each of us exists the potential to be Scrooge ... A Christmas Carol opens Friday at The Commonweal and runs through Dec. 22 ... The play has eight Christmas carols to establish places and characters and capture the joy and wonder of the holidays, Dixon said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Have a Charlie Brown Christmas Nov 22, 2008
Many residents have also stepped up, as Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol in 1843, to some slight provision for the Poor and Destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. This is not to make light of the misfortunes of those in need, but rather, to make more people aware of their needs. (Burlington Union, MA)
Disney Does IMAX Nov 20, 2008
Zemeckis' Christmas Carol first release in new five pic deal ... Disney's A Christmas Carol will lead off an impressive slate of upcoming films from the Studio and a roster of top filmmakers that may include director Tim Burton as well as producer Jerry Bruckheimer ... Commenting on the announcement, Zoradi said, "Experiencing great motion pictures in IMAX takes moviegoing to a whole new level of excitement, and we're thrilled to be working with the pioneers at IMAX in this venture. We can't... (IGN FilmForce)
Stage Coach puts on fifth Christmas Carol Nov 20, 2008
Stage Coach puts on fifth Christmas Carol ... Marking its fifth year of celebrating the holiday season, Stage Coach Players of DeKalb will produce Christmas Carol at its theater this December ... Not without the difficulties inherent when mounting an original production, Christmas Carol was successful and Stage Coach decided to produce it for the next four years. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
HTY presents 'A Christmas Carol' for the holidays Nov 20, 2008
Honolulu Theatre for Youth will take Hawaii families back to Victorian England and the true meaning of the holiday season with an adaptation of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol." For this special production, HTY's professional adult actors will be joined by a group of talented youth playing age-appropriate roles. Opening night is Friday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.; subsequent shows play Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Keynotes for Nov. 20 Nov 20, 2008
ASPIRING ACTORS- Aspiring actors from grade 8 through adult are invited to audition for the Arts Alliance production of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol to be staged in late December 2008. The timeless classic will be directed by Michelle Holmes of Hudson. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Dickens' tickets on sale Nov 15, 2008
They're on sale now, but they're going fast for CBC Radio's dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol on Nov. 30. This year's performance will be held at St. John's Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p. m. Doors open at 7 p. m.. (Standard Freeholder)
Charles Kingsley's Water Babies in ... Oct 23, 2008
The Water Babies has a focus on the mistreatment of the poor, particularly children, reminiscent of Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol and the transportation of the central character to a fantasy world in similar style to Lewis Carroll s Alice in Wonderland and P M Barrie s Peter Pan. The story centres around Tom, a young chimney sweep abused and mistreated by his employer, Mr Grimes. (Suite101.com)
Christmas Stories for Older Childre... Oct 22, 2008
Younger readers can enjoy stories such as Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol or Clement Moore s The Night Before Christmas when reading with an adult, but they are too challenging for them to read alone ... A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (Walker Books, 2008) ... A Christmas Carol (ISBN: 978-1-921150-63-0). (Suite101.com)
Traditional Christmas Stories for C... Oct 13, 2008
Traditional Christmas Stories for Children: The Night Before Christmas, A Christmas Carol, The Gift of the Magi ... The Night Before Christmas, A Christmas Carol, The Gift of the Magi ... A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens. (Suite101.com)
Jill Santoriello turns Dickens into song and dance Oct 3, 2008
Two later Dickens musicals followed Bart's example with some success: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" in the 1980s and "A Christmas Carol" in the '90s. But the most authentically Dickensian musical of all may well be Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd," which is not based on Dickens at all. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Charles Dickens Hearts David Zucker Sep 17, 2008
As the title suggests, the story line is based on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Ghosts of the past -- George Washington (Voight), Gen. George S. Patton (Grammer) and John F. Kennedy (Chriss Anglin) -- squire America-bashing filmmaker "Michael Malone" around to see how the world would look if America hadn't bothered to fight any wars. Malone, brilliantly played by Farley, has joined forces with a left-wing group, MoveAlong. (Townhall.com)
Theater in Delco just keeps getting better Sep 12, 2008
" The highlight of the Media season comes at the end when the funny but sly "Thoroughly Modern Millie" comes to the Media. Dick Scanlan and Jeannine Tesori are witty folks who know how to provide smart, smart fun using a score they wrote while borrowing key songs from the 1967 Julie Andrews movie from the Sherman Brothers, For "Millie," Cline will have to hire a topnotch choreographer. Actors should love the show. It has juicy parts for several of them. The year 1922 comes to the Media stage... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Dollar bills to roll around in. Jun 18, 2008
Though Dickens might not have recognized it, the primary moral of A Christmas Carol is that there should be no limit on IRA contributions. This is quite independent of all the other reasons why the tax system should encourage saving (e. (Slate)
Harriet Johnson, 50; championed rights of the disabled Jun 9, 2008
The "crippled children's school" she attended as a teenager, she wrote in a Times Op-Ed article in December 2006, once considered staging a play based on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." But who would be Tiny Tim. Ms. Johnson quoted directly from the Dickens book: "Alas for Tiny Tim, he bore a little crutch, and had his limbs supported by an iron frame!". (Boston Globe)
‘The Tammy Wynette Story’ hits all the right notes Jun 5, 2008
The opening scene is reminiscent of Dickens A Christmas Carol. Wynette is in the midst of her last concert performance when she is spirited away by her mother s ghost. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Graves steps in for 'Don Quixote' role Jun 2, 2008
The season's first show at the company's newly acquired Old Town Theatre remains Murray's adaptation of the Dickens holiday classic A Christmas Carol, running Nov. 28 through Dec. 28. The space is now being remodeled after housing a production of A Little Night Music that served as a test-run for the venue earlier this spring. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Spotlight shines bright on the RiviereFormer Weehawken resident pursues the stage, directs, teaches Apr 13, 2008
One adaptation was of the classic story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. "I wanted to do a 10 minute version, so kids could be exposed to the story in a period of time; not overwhelming them," said Riviere. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Theaters ramp up schedules with slew of powerhouse productions Mar 17, 2008
AL SCHLEGEL Ron Choularton will return as Scooge in Jacqueline Goldfinger's popular adaptation of "Christmas Carol" at North Coast Repertory Theatre ... 20 through Dec. 28), a reprise of a 1940s-set production that's been a hit over the past two seasons; and artistic director Sean Murray's adaptation of A Christmas Carol (Nov ... Not to be outdone in the Dickens department, the theater reprises Jacqueline Goldfinger's adaptation of A Christmas Carol (Dec. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
WHS, UMaine join forces for free concert in Westerly Feb 29, 2008
He is emerging as a successful young American musical-theater composer, whose full-length works include "The Picture of Dorian Gray," based on a famous story by Oscar Wilde, and "A Christmas Carol," based on the Charles Dickens classic, which has had over 150 performances around the U.S. and abroad. DeCesare has been a musical director at Barrington High School, Cranston West, and St. Andrew s, as well as at Bryant College and RIC. He has also worked with the Barker Players and Academy Players... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Kelsey Grammer to star in An American Carol. Feb 21, 2008
UK, February 20, 2008 - Kelsey Grammer is set to play Ebenezer Scrooge in a new version of A Christmas Carol, according to a report in today's Variety ... The role will be familiar territory for Grammer as the former Frasier star played Scrooge in the 2004 NBC-Hallmark production of A Christmas Carol. (IGN)
Mormon president aware of challenges Feb 6, 2008
In a 1991 article in a church magazine, Monson cited a passage from A Christmas Carol to illustrate his point that children are most perceptive and often utter profound truths. On Monday, Monson announced he had promoted Uchtdorf, 67, a Czech-born former German airline executive, to the church s First Presidency, a three-man body that includes Monson. (Montana Standard, MT)
Monson to lead LDS Feb 5, 2008
In a 1991 article in a church magazine, Monson cited a passage from ''A Christmas Carol'' to illustrate his point that children ''are most perceptive and often utter profound truths. . (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Wit and wisdom of the world Dec 30, 2007
In Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol, old Ebenezer Scrooge changes from "a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner" to "as good a friend, as good a master and as good a man, as the good old city knew, and any other good old city, town or borough in the good old world.". "As the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Classic brings lessons home 12-30-2007 Dec 30, 2007
Charles Dickens masterpiece, A Christmas Carol ... However, I have read A Christmas Carol once and I have seen the movie twice so far this holiday season ... For whatever it may be worth, before this season is over, try to read, listen or view A Christmas Carol, and if you need a copy, I ll be more than happy to loan you one of mine. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
DeKalb ranch transformed into refuge Dec 29, 2007
Daniel May, who played the ghostly Dickens character in the Alliance Theatre's "A Christmas Carol" this season, and his wife, Rachel, a founder of the Synchronicity Performance Group, have created a retreat away from the bright lights. The couple transformed an average, 1955 brick ranch on the edge of DeKalb County into a two-story home and office where they're now bringing up their first child. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The history of Christmas – from pagan to Puritan to modern day Dec 27, 2007
A Christmas Carol (written by Charles Dickens in 1843) set the tone for gift-giving and general goodwill towards others this time of year, which remains today. In the 19th Century Americans looked to immigrants and churches for ideas on celebrating Christmas "traditionally.". (Daily Triplicate)
Singing a new Christmas Carol Dec 27, 2007
Singing a new Christmas Carol - Chelmsford, MA - Chelmsford Independent ... Singing a new Christmas Carol ... Another thing you can count on is to be bombarded with umpteen productions of A Christmas Carol, including the film versions with the likes of Mr. Magoo, Mickey Mouse and the Muppets. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Santa surely sacked Scrooge Dec 25, 2007
Such is the fate of Scrooge, the mean miser and bah-humbug character in Dickens A Christmas Carol ... Business is quick to repair and keep moving like time and season observed by Dickens in his Christmas Carol. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Dickens' message remains relevant Dec 24, 2007
Ebenezer Scrooge faces the images of Ignorance and Want in this illustration by John Leech (1817-64) for Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol ... Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol," 1843 ... Many folks this time of year recall the story of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," the heartwarming tale of how the penurious old coot is transformed by the Spirit of Christmas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Flubbed lines don’t matter Dec 23, 2007
There is Broadway, there is off-Broadway and there is the Valley Bible Baptist Church s production of A Christmas Carol ... In A Christmas Carol, Foster saw a way to convey the spiritual message of Christmas without preaching. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Freedom superintendents contract renewed Dec 23, 2007
The elementary school will put on two performances of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol on Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.. Speech and drama students have expressed an interest in trying to put on some performances of their own in the future. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
JIM DODSON: Avoiding the Couch This Christmas Dec 23, 2007
But as "A Christmas Carol" points out, guys, it's never too late to participate in the pleasures of the holiday. That's exactly why your wives and girlfriends have sent you here this evening. (The Pilot Newspaper)
A Dickens of an actor Dec 23, 2007
Winnipeg actor is a cast of one in unique version of A Christmas Carol ... For eight nights, in what's become an annual tradition in Merrickville, the after-dinner show was provided by Winnipeg actor John Huston in his one-man performance of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, based on the readings of the story that Dickens gave to large audiences ... John Huston returns to the NAC this week with his popular, one-man version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. (Ottawa Citizen)
Through 12/25: Holiday shows Dec 22, 2007
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God bless Tiny Tim Dec 22, 2007
Charles Dickens is often credited with 'inventing' the modern festive season with his 1843 hit A Christmas Carol ... Certainly it extends far beyond the prodigious success of A Christmas Carol, the 1843 novella that is generally agreed to have formed a template for all our subsequent mid-winter feasting ... (Even A Christmas Carol is remarkably free of references to the Christian story - "this great birthday" is about the nearest you get to the nativity. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
My Fair Lady Leads Sparkling 2008 Granite Theatre Season Dec 22, 2007
Closing out the season next December will be a new adaptation of Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol," once more bringing Scrooge himself along with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future for a fine holiday meal. Season tickets are now on sale at the Granite Theatre box office, 1 Granite St., Westerly, (401) 596-2341. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Thatcher to play Dickens in Christmas Carol Dec 22, 2007
Thatcher to play Dickens in Christmas Carol ... Thatcher to play Dickens in Christmas Carol ... Veteran actor Graham Thatcher will play the role of Charles Dickens in a dramatization of A Christmas Carol at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, at Grace United Methodist Church, 10060 Foothills Drive in Piedmont. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Daily Break Dec 21, 2007
- After A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens wrote additional Christmas stories, one each year - none as successful as the first. "So why did he keep writing them," you ask. (Daily Iowan, IA)
TNT revisits Ebenezer in parlor reading of Dickens’ classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec 20, 2007
The Times-Tribune - TNT revisits Ebenezer in parlor reading of Dickens’ classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ ... TNT revisits Ebenezer in parlor reading of Dickens classic A Christmas Carol BY JOSH MCAULIFFESTAFF WRITER 12/20/2007 ... In 2002, The Northeast Theatre mounted a full-scale production of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. (Scranton Times, PA)
North Coast Rep delivers warm, magical 'Carol' Dec 20, 2007
"A Christmas Carol" When: 2 p.m. Thursdays; 7 p.m. Fridays; 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; plus some additional Wednesday and weekend matinees; through Dec. 30 Where: North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach Tickets: 23- 40 Info: (858) 481-1055 Web ... Today, most people know the story of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" not by reading it themselves but from the multitude of adaptations that have transferred the Victorian tale to stage and screen ... Scrooge's... (North County Times)
More of this story Dec 20, 2007
In Charles Dickens book, "A Christmas Carol," a child named Tiny Tim is introduced. In his story, Dickens portrays Tiny Tim as a small boy who has had more than his share of challenges in the few short years of his life. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Click for Full Story Dec 19, 2007
"A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens, was first published in England on this day in 1843 ... Today's Highlight in History:On December 19, 1843, "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens, was first published in England. (KWTX.com, TX)
Merry, yes; simple, no Dec 19, 2007
The "modern" Christmas was partly a creation of Clement Moore and "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" -- Santa Claus, the reindeer and all that -- and Charles Dickens and "A Christmas Carol," which enshrined generosity and charity as the spirit of Christmas. And now we've arrived where a rich panoply can occupy the same stage -- Jesus, Mary and Joseph, a rented donkey, three kings, Santa and his sleigh, shepherds, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the guiding star, all very moving, very beautiful... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
The ghost of Dickens struts the stage again Dec 18, 2007
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is probably his best-known work ... The Eagle's Nest Theatre production of A Christmas Carol is a one-man show inspired by these readings. (The Age)
TODAY’S BEST BET Dec 18, 2007
TODAY S BEST BET 12/18/2007 See Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, now through Dec. 29 by the Bloomsburg Theater Ensemble at the Alvina Krause Theatre in Bloomsburg. For more information, call 458-4075. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Photo Gallery Dec 18, 2007
HAPPY FAMILY Celebrate the joy of the season at A Christmas Carol at DeBaun this weekend ... This weekend, theater lovers can celebrate the joy of the season with one of Hoboken's traditions - the third annual performance of A Christmas Carol at DeBaun auditorium. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Secret to literacy is all in the story Dec 18, 2007
Read aloud The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, The Polar Express, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, or better yet, Dickens A Christmas Carol. Share a story of your childhood with your children. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Another 'Christmas Carol,' this time with melody Dec 18, 2007
AL SCHLEGEL As Scrooge, Ron Choularton is at the center of North Coast Rep's "A Christmas Carol.". It's reasonably easy to turn in a just-OK staging of A Christmas Carol the simple elegance of the Dickens story forgives a lot of faults ... Choularton has played Bob Cratchit in previous local Christmas Carols, and had the lead role of Marley in a topsy-turvy, one-man reimagining at NCRT in 2002. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Spirit of Christmas Dec 17, 2007
Photos by Brandon Hatfield/Republican RENSSELAER Thursday night a Rensselaer Central Middle School production of A Christmas Carol prompted audience members to ponder how well they keep Christmas in their own heart ... Parents were invited to the RCMS library to view the final product of the multi-disciplinary approach to A Christmas Carol. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Daily digest Dec 16, 2007
The annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along at First United Methodist Church in Coos Bay will be at 3 p.m. at the church, at Central Avenue and Ocean Boulevard ... a retelling of the classic Dickens story A Christmas Carol by the On Broadway Thespians, will be on stage at 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown Coos Bay ... Unity of Bandon will go Christmas caroling. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tango 'Til You're Sore Dec 16, 2007
WQXR announcers Annie Bergen, Elliott Forrest, Jeff Spurgeon and Midge Woolsey literally get into the spirit of the holidays at Strand bookstore when they read Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" Tuesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Murray's Cheese provides complimentary fromage, wine and snacks. Scrooges need not attend. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A different perspective on Christmas Dec 15, 2007
Q: If Charles Dickens were alive in today s politically correct world I mean, ignoring the fact that he d be extraordinarily old what would be the biggest change he d have to make in A Christmas Carol. A: Scrooge would be applauded for the small carbon footprint that results from his miserly lifestyle. (Scranton Times, PA)
EDITORIAL: True charity Dec 15, 2007
This season of the year doesn't pass without some reference to Charles Dickens and his great classic, "A Christmas Carol." ... He had stayed with his sister, Fan (the name of Ebenezer Scrooge's beloved, late sister in "A Christmas Carol"), and she had two boys, one frail like Tiny Tim ... That month, Dickens began to write "A Christmas Carol." It became a spiritual journey. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Touring group brings Scrooge to town Dec 15, 2007
In the Nebraska Theatre Caravan s theatrical presentation of A Christmas Carol, audiences will again transcend space and time to revisit the Charles Dickens literary classic of kindness, redemption and the bounty it can bring ... What: A Christmas Carol ... The Nebraska Theatre Caravans theatrical presentation of A Christmas Carol moves the story forward 40 years but stays faithful to the Dickens novel. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Coffee and carols Dec 14, 2007
David Coffee has played Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" for 16 consecutive years at the North Shore Music Theatre. That's a lot of ghosts, in addition to young actors from local communities who bring a musical version of the Dickens story to the round stage. (Boston Globe)
Two Queens theaters host children's Christmas faves Dec 14, 2007
Each venue will host productions of "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" tailored for young viewers ... Also, Flushing Town Hall will host "A Christmas Carol," which will be presented by TheatreWorks U.S.A., Dec. 21 and 22 ... On Dec. 22, the American Family Theater will perform "A Christmas Carol" at QTIP.. (Bayside Times, NY)
'A Christmas Carol' features local performers Dec 14, 2007
A Christmas Carol' features local performers ... Tim Daniels plays a holiday song as "A Christmas Carol" cast members dance in the Zais Park gazebo Dec. 7 before the lighting ceremony ... A locally-written and produced adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 novel, "A Christmas Carol," will show 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
RCMS presents - A Christmas Carol Dec 13, 2007
Education RCMS presents A Christmas Carol Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:34 AM CST ... Photo Submitted RENSSELAER Members of RCMS will be presenting A Christmas Carol a famous Charles Dickens story of a man who learns that life should be that of goodness and giving verses that of greed and selfishness ... If you go RCMS will present A Christmas Carol at 7 p.m. December 13 in the RCMS Library. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lamar High presents ‘A Christmas Carol' Dec 13, 2007
Lamar High presents A Christmas Carol ... Lamar Playhouse at Lamar Consolidated High School will present the musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, and 14 in the newly remodeled Herndon Auditorium ... So, what's A Christmas Carol without Tiny Tim. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
'Christmas is Comin' Uptown' Dec 13, 2007
Stage Review: 'Uptown' Christmas Carol a lot of fun ... Stage Review: 'Uptown' Christmas Carol a lot of fun Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... Back again after a run of several years and a year off, "Christmas Is Comin' Uptown" can't yet claim to be a tradition along the lines of CLO's "Christmas Carol" or Pitt's "Nativity," but it's already that much fun. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'A Christmas Carol' Dec 13, 2007
Terry Wickline and Tim Hartman play Mrs. and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Musical Christmas Carol.". Turns out "A Christmas Carol," after 164 years and innumerable adaptations, can still be funny and touching, especially set to music ... Pittsburgh CLO's "A Musical Christmas Carol" isn't at all what a stressed, holiday-jaded bargain shopper might assume. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The meaning of Christmas (yes, that one again) Dec 13, 2007
"And I am sick of being called 'Mrs. Cratchit' even by my own husband. My name is Carol. I'm a person. I've been your Christmas Carol long enough. I'd like to spend the holiday on a beach, for once.". Tiny Tim was in a treatment program trying to deal with goose abuse, and the other Cratchit children - Peter, who was in product resourcing, Belinda (process imaging) and Martha (production processing) - had grown up to become seriously boring people. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Meet Ebenezer Dec 12, 2007
To get you in the mood for the holidays, the North End Branch of the Boston Public Library screens "A Christmas Carol," the 1951 film also known as "Scrooge." In other adaptations of the Charles Dickens tale, bitter Ebenezer Scrooge has been played by Albert Finney, Michael Caine, George C. Scott, and an animated duck (yes, that's Scrooge McDuck). This version stars legendary Scottish actor Alastair Sim (above), who is said to have set the standard for portrayals of the stingy character. (Boston Globe)
