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A Christmas Carol
12/18/2021 | kartographer

Posted on 12/18/2021 8:19:12 PM PST by Kartographer

Watched George C Scott 1984 version of the Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol' tonight for the 37 time and enjoyed as much as the first time. Scott does such a great portrayal no over the top mean for mean sake. He's a business man and truly sees attitude as sound business. There is a song that plays during the end credits which is very good I did some research and found the lyrics and this is them


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God Bless Us Everyone

(Music by Nick Bicat, lyrics by Tony Bicat)

The past of man is cold as ice: He would not mend his ways. He strove for silver in his heart And gold in all his days. His reason weak, his anger sharp, And sorrow all his pay, He went to church but once a year, And that was Christmas Day. So grant us all a change of heart, Rejoice for Mary’s son; Pray, Peace on earth to all mankind, God bless us everyone!

The present man is full of flame: He rushes here and there. He turns away the orphan child, The widow in her chair. He eats for ten, he drinks for twelve, Forgets how brief his stay, And stands a-jingling of his change In church on Christmas Day. So grant us all a change of heart, Rejoice for Mary’s son; Pray, Peace on earth to all mankind, God bless us everyone!

The man to come we do not know: May he make peace on earth, And live the glory of the Word, The message of the birth, And gather all the children in To banish their dismay, Lift up his heart among the bells In church on Christmas Day. So grant us all a change of heart, Rejoice for Mary’s son; Pray, Peace on earth to all mankind, God bless us everyone!

1 posted on 12/18/2021 8:19:12 PM PST by Kartographer
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To: Kartographer

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2 posted on 12/18/2021 8:23:37 PM PST by GOP Poet (Super cool you can change your tag line EVERYTIME you post!! :D. (Small things make me happy))
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To: Kartographer

Yes, God bless us - everyone.


3 posted on 12/18/2021 8:25:01 PM PST by snooter55 (People may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do)
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To: Kartographer

It’s a perfect version of Dickens’ story. A high point in Scott’s career. Who would have ever imagined George C. Scott as a definitive Scrooge? So glad it all worked out that way.

Alistair Sims’ very atmospheric black-and-white British version is also an enduring classic.


4 posted on 12/18/2021 8:29:15 PM PST by JennysCool ("It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain)
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To: Kartographer

I believe this is the best version. It is also on ROKU channel right now.


5 posted on 12/18/2021 8:30:30 PM PST by Revel
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To: Kartographer

Personally, I like the 1999 version w/ Patrick Stewart.
Critics seem to agree the 1951 version w/ Alastair Sims
most closely follows Dickens’ classic book.
There are at least 20 different film versions...


6 posted on 12/18/2021 8:30:53 PM PST by Repeal The 17th (Get out of the matrix and get a real life.)
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To: Kartographer

This is my favorite as well. George C. Scott is a truly great actor, one of the all-time greats, and he is magnificent as Scrooge.


7 posted on 12/18/2021 8:32:42 PM PST by Scott from the Left Coast (Make Orwell Fiction Again)
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To: Repeal The 17th

O loke the Patrick Stewart version best as well.


8 posted on 12/18/2021 8:35:30 PM PST by kalee
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To: Repeal The 17th

Scotts version also has in MHO the bet cast line up of any version ever filmed:
Angela Pleasence
as Ghost of Christmas Past

Edward Woodward
as Ghost of Christmas Present

David Warner
as Bob Cratchit

Susannah York
as Mrs. Cratchit

Anthony Walters
as Tiny Tim

Roger Rees
as Fred Holywell…

Caroline Langrishe
as Janet Holywell

Lucy Gutteridge
as Belle

Nigel Davenport
as Silas Scrooge

Mark Strickson
as Young Scrooge

Joanne Whalley
as Fan

Timothy Bateson
as Mr. Fezziwig

Michael Gough
as Mr. Poole

John Quarmby
as Mr. Hacki


9 posted on 12/18/2021 8:40:39 PM PST by Kartographer (“We Mutually Pledge To Each Other Our Lives, Our Fortunes And Our Sacred Honor”)
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To: Kartographer

I never really liked George C. Scott, or the Dickens story itself. UNTIL, I saw this version 30 some years ago.

Watched it once and totally changed my view of both the actor and the story. I think this version is outstanding. Thanks, Kartographer for reminding us of it.


10 posted on 12/18/2021 8:41:11 PM PST by oldplayer
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To: Kartographer

My favorite is Alistair Sim

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cR041Xs0gl4


11 posted on 12/18/2021 8:42:50 PM PST by Beowulf9
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To: Kartographer

I’m with you, this version with George C. Scott is outstanding. I also enjoy the 1938 MGM version, and the ‘51 version with Alastair Sims. The 1992 Muppets version with Michael Caine is another good one. There’s another version from 1979 that I love: An American Christmas Carol, starring Henry “the Fonz” Winkler. It’s a made-for-TV movie, and it moves the setting to America.


12 posted on 12/18/2021 8:45:41 PM PST by Kharis13
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To: Kartographer

I have this DVD.
A great movie .
Scott does a masterful job as Scrooge.


13 posted on 12/18/2021 8:52:39 PM PST by HereInTheHeartland (Leave me alone, I have no incriminating evidence on the Clinton's )
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To: Repeal The 17th
"Personally, I like the 1999 version w/ Patrick Stewart."

Just saw that again the other day. Can't remember what channel it was on though. I'm usually working on my family tree while I watch TV. I like the Alistair Sims, and George C. Scott versions. Besides Patton, my favorite George C. Scott movie is the paranormal thriller "The Changeling," from 1980. HIs wife, Trish Van Devere was in it with him.

14 posted on 12/18/2021 9:27:34 PM PST by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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To: GOP Poet

Alister Sim as Scrooge (1953 version) is my favorite.


15 posted on 12/18/2021 10:02:32 PM PST by choctaw man (Good ole Andrew Jackson, or You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma...)
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To: Beowulf9

I like the 1938 version with Reginald Owen as Scrooge.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yVop9seXSoQ


16 posted on 12/18/2021 10:41:05 PM PST by Memphis Moe
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To: Kartographer

Thanks for posting these lyrics! This George C. Scott version is one of my family’s all time favorites along with the 1970 musical version called Scrooge with Albert Finney playing both young and old Ebenezer.


17 posted on 12/18/2021 10:49:34 PM PST by DarkRide
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To: Kartographer

that’s a great version. I’m a fan of ‘Scrooged’ which is the Bill Murray version, Karen Allen, Carole Kane.


18 posted on 12/19/2021 2:10:36 AM PST by Samurai_Jack (This is not about hypocrisy, this is about hierarchy!)
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To: Beowulf9

Same here, I grew up on this version. Black and White film seems to have more penetrating effect.


19 posted on 12/19/2021 2:38:07 AM PST by duckman ( Not tired of winning!)
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To: Repeal The 17th

There was one version, don’t remember which, in which Tiny Tim was nearly as tall as his father. Needless to say no one hoisted that kid on his shoulders.


20 posted on 12/19/2021 2:58:19 AM PST by Hootowl
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