Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, first published in 1843, has been adapted countless times for stage and screen. The first film version, 1901's Scrooge, or, Marley's Ghost, used groundbreaking visual effects for its time.
Among the many adaptations, two stand out. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) features Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer, with Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit and Goofy as Jacob Marley's ghost. This 26-minute Disney animation remains a faithful retelling.
The 1970 musical Scrooge, starring Albert Finney, won a Golden Globe and was nominated for four Oscars. Finney, then 34, played both young and old Scrooge with the help of makeup, delivering memorable numbers like 'I Hate People'.
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