Scrooge (1951)
Date: 1951
Director: Brian Desmond Hurst
Production Company: George Minter Productions, Renown Pictures Corporation
Stars: Alastair Sim, Mervyn Johns, Hermione Baddeley, Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison, Michael Hordern, George Cole
Location(s): London
Region(s): London R-S
Storyline:
An bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson
Also known as ‘A Christmas Carol’ (US Title)
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- Capture 1
- 19 Jun 2015
On Christmas Eve, Samuel Wilkins (Clifford Mollison) waits for Ebenezer Scrooge (Alistair Sim) to leave the London Exchange. The Royal Exchange in London EC3, also seen in 'Wanted for Murder', 'Der Gorilla von Soho', '28 Days Later . . .', 'Two Gentlemen Sharing', 'The Sandwich Man', and 'A Touch of Class' amongst others.
The same location now, by Peter.
- Capture 2
- 31 Aug 2015
With no intention of celebrating Christmas, Scrooge makes his way home. St. John's School on Scandrett Street E1 with St. John's church in the background. The area was seen in 'The Long Good Friday', 'Escape Route', 'The Alf Garnett Saga' and 'Emile'.
Steven Ridgley captures the scene now showing the improvements that have been effected over the years. (RL)
- Capture 3
- 11 Aug 2025
Fezziwig looks from his carriage as the sign is taken from his former business. Cathedral Street in SE1 from, what is now, the junction with Montague Street.
This is the view west from the junction at Cathedral Street, with more rebuilding to the right out of shot on what is now called Montague Close. SJ
- Capture 4
- 06 Jun 2016
A young Ebenezer Scrooge (George Cole) and Jacob Marley (Patrick Macnee) approach their newly acquired premises. Cathedral Street in SE1. The area is also seen in 'Murder by Decree' and 'A Study in Terror'.
All rebuilt, with nothing original that Peter could see.
- Capture 5
- 06 Jun 2016
Mrs. Dilber (Kathleen Harrison) runs to find Scrooge at his office. The now redeveloped Cathedral Street in Southwark.
Peter provides this comparison.
- Capture 6
- 30 Jul 2025
On Christmas morning, Bob Cratchit (Mervyn Johns) goes to find Scrooge after receiving a huge turkey from him. Cathedral Street SE1 with St. Mary Overy's Wharf in the background.
Almost identical to the previous comparison. This is looking north with a glimpse of The Golden Hinde behind the new construction on the right. The walkway was connected to the long gone Stave Wharf on the left. SJ
- Capture 7
- 31 Aug 2015
A reformed Scrooge and Tiny Tim (Glyn Dearman) walk hand in hand at the end of the film. Old Barrack Yard SW1. The location was seen in 'Blind Date', 'Street Corner' and 'The Fallen Idol'.
Steven Ridgley "focused" on this "hidden gem of London" during his recent visit. (RL)