Review of Scrooge (1970) by Jennifer F — 28 Nov 2010

My favorite holiday musical. I have to watch it every year while I am decking the halls.

This review of Scrooge (1970) was written by Jennifer F on 28 Nov 2010.

Scrooge has generally received positive reviews.

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Best version of the Dickens classic ever! The songs are wonderful and toe-tapping! Nothing else gets me in the Christmas film like this version…

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By Claire T (1,124) on 14 Dec 2012

I loved this version of a christmas carol, it's my favourite version, I love Alec Guinness has Jacob Marley, he played an excellent Jacob,…

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By Carolyn L (34) on 06 Dec 2011

Best version on film. Own it, love it! Albert Finney is wonderful, as is Alec Guiness…

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By Marcel B (22) on 27 Dec 2010

De beste Scrooge (al is Bill Murray ook leuk)…

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