Continuity mistake: The Ghost of Christmas Past and Scrooge are in young Scrooge's old school, where young Scrooge is standing about a foot from a window. However, the next shot shows young Scrooge leaning against the side of the window.
A Christmas Carol (1951)
1 mistake since 22 Mar '25, 12:16
Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst
Starring: Alastair Sim, Hermione Baddeley, Jack Warner, Mervyn Johns, Kathleen Harrison
Spirit of Christmas Present: You've never seen the like of me before, have you?
Ebenezer: Never, and I wish the pleasure had been indefinitely postponed.
Question: Is there a complete version of the song Barbara Allen from this movie? I think this version is the best I've ever heard.
Answer: Beyond the instrumental piece on the soundtrack, no.
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Answer: Yes Joan Baez does a great version.
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