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A Christmas Carol (1951) is a classic British film adaptation of Charles Dickens’s beloved novella, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and starring Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge. The story follows the miserly Scrooge, a bitter old man who despises Christmas and all acts of generosity. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him to change his ways, and by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these supernatural encounters, Scrooge confronts the consequences of his greed and learns the value of compassion, kindness, and human connection.

The film is celebrated for its atmospheric cinematography, faithful adaptation of Dickens’s story, and Sim’s iconic performance. It captures the tension between Scrooge’s cold-heartedness and the warmth of the holiday spirit, making it both a gripping drama and a heartwarming Christmas tale. With its blend of fantasy, moral lessons, and family-friendly storytelling, A Christmas Carol (1951) remains one of the most enduring and acclaimed cinematic versions of the classic holiday story.