Mr. Scrooge. Some of their faces in the movies

Christmas without Mr. Scrooge is not Christmas. The eternal protagonist of CChristmas Carol of the most eternal Charles Dickens It has the face that each reader has put on it over the years. And when the movies came, they put more on him and treated him in many ways. Too many to go over them all, so this is my most personal selection.

Ebenezer Scrooge

Protagonist of the most famous Christmas story in literature written by the most famous English novelist of the XNUMXth century, Charles Dickens. Published in 1843, It sold 6 copies in two weeks, and is now from a timeless classic to a symbol of these dates. And Ebenezer Scrooge, one of the most famous people in the world.

El old London miser, so selfish and unpleasant, it will cease to be after the busy Christmas Eve night when the spirit of his former deceased partner, Jacob Marley, to notify you that you will receive a visit from three ghosts. One by one, that of the Christmas Past, Present and FutureThey will show you how your life was, is and will be if you do not change your attitude towards others and towards yourself.

Like almost everything Dickens wrote, the story had that message of attention, goodwill and happy ending. Master in narrating environments and emotions, his creation of Scrooge It is one of the most outstanding literature because it reaches all audiences, of all ages and of all nationalities.

We all have a little Scrooge, especially when we are celebrating our birthday. Or maybe every Christmas we have a little more of him, but we always reconcile with her when we hear or see her story. Y there have been many faces that have been lent him actors in all their forms. This is a purely personal selection.

Albert Finney

Scrooge. From 1970.

It is possibly one of the most famous, perhaps for being a musical adaptation. Produced in the United Kingdom, it brings together actors of the stature of Alec Guinness (as Jacob Marley) in the cast and Albert Finney like a splendid Mr. Scrooge.

Bill Murray

Ghosts attack the boss. From 1988.

Undoubtedly this is the most popular and is already joining generations. Eighties to the fullest. For aesthetics, in its very free version of a live broadcast for television; and for its interpreters, equally popular names from that decade such as Bill Murray Like the heartless and selfish television producer Frank Cross, a transcript of Mr. Scrooge, Karen Allen or Robert Mitchum, of great film glory invited.

Michael caine

The Muppets in a Christmas Carol. From 1992.

Directed by Brian henson and played by Michael Caine, the Muppets are already another contemporary classic that has covered everything versionable.

Jack Palance

A different Christmas for Ebenezer. From 1998.

Una Canadian rarity produced directly for television which brings Scrooge to the Old West. In this case, it turns out to be the despot owner of a saloon with his family and employees. And one day, after plucking a man cheating at cards, he receives a visit from the spirit of an old colleague. Few faces like that of Jack Palance to lend to Mr. Scrooge.

patrick steward

A Christmas Carol. From 1999.

Also for television, it was made after Patrick Stewart, another great of the British scene, will interpret a series of Shows solo story in Broadway y London.

Guy Pearce

A Christmas Carol. From 2019.

Very recent miniseries of the with the BBC and one of the most terrifying that have been done. Adapts it Steve Knight, creator of peakyblinders, which makes a complete revision to the classic. And of course with an ending that is far from the original.

Guy Pearce also helps a lot with his interpretation and appearance of a man Scrooge so ghostly like the specters that visit it and the environment that surrounds it.

Andrew Lincoln