A Christmas Carol (1940)

USA,
5m
8mm, black and white
mono, English

An American amateur fantasy film made by Gregory Markopoulos.

Plot Summary

Miserly London businessman Ebenezer is visited on Eve by the ghost of his dead business partner Marley, who warns him that three more will appear during the night trying to show Scrooge the error of his ways. As the night wears on, he's visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. But will even they be enough to soften old Scrooge's heart?

Credits

Crew
Made By: Gregory Markopoulos
Novel: by Charles Dickens
Locations: Toledo, Ohio, USA

Cast
Gregory Markopoulos (Ebenezer Scrooge)
Andrew Markopoulos
Elaine Markopoulos

References

Books
A Christmas Carol and Its Adaptations: A Critical Examination of Dickens's Story and Its Productions on Screen and Television by Fred Guida p.175 – credits
Gregory J. Markopoulos: Mythic Themes, Portraiture and Films of Place – note
by Walt Lee p.65 – credits