Same here, I grew up on this version. Black and White film seems to have more penetrating effect.
To me that is the only Christmas carol, although they had to change the name because I guess of some other studio grabbed it or something.
I was recommened a book about Dickens, it’s made in the 50s and is two volumes. He wasn’t the nicest guy out there, you would think writing that he was but he had many sides. If you have any interest in him it’s quite an interesting read.
I’d have to head back to my library but I think it is the one by Edgar Johnson.