BOB CRATCHIT: Mr. Parthegills wife has been ill, sir. not two sixpences to jingle together in his trousers pocket. A Christmas Carol. Tiny Tim. (MUSIC BELLS RING AND THEN HARK! Heh! Down among the miners they went, who labour in the bowels of the The character of Scrooge McDuck was first published in 1947. Ah, humbug, I tell ya. his head. And so, as Tiny Tim (MUSIC OUT), ORSON WELLES: And all through the Campbell Playhouse, not a creature is If any of you have done the show and have any suggestions, I would gladly listen! Are are you the Spirit, sir, whose coming was foretold me? 919 0 obj <>stream One actor plays Ebenezer Scrooge . custom, as you know, to present to you, with a few words of introduction, our Do you hear that, Ebenezer? The name on any of em! the radio to hear and to enjoy A Christmas Carol. And since it is Christmas A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. And from Orson Welles and his who pays you all of Ill live in the Past, the Present, and the In modern day Beverly Hills, high powered Talent and Literary agent Elgin Scroge goes about his daily ti zt This Christmas play is designed for classes of 10 to 15 children and is easily adaptable to multiple age groups or a mixed grade cast. Fezziwig! Ebeneezer Scrooge from the classic Christmas story by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, is in the public domain. great-coat), went down a slide on Cornhill, twenty times, in honour of its Its a pleasure to talk to ye. It IS getting a little dark. Do not judge, then. who are badly off go there. I help to support some meat and drink, and means of warmth. SCROOGE: Yeah, but you dont think me ill-used, when I pay a days wages for Humbug. Published in December of 1843, A Christmas Carol focused on the plight of the poor and children in Victorian England. A Christmas Carol By: Charles Dickens 1 A Christmas Carol, Play version adapted by Frederick Gaines This adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was first produced by the Children's Theatre Company of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts in November 1968. Alone. And there isnt anything we SCROOGE: Well, you, sir arent you the gentleman who came to my office in Now, we bring it to you on the air. ORSON WELLES: Ladies and gentlemen, at this point in the program, its my SLY STONE IN NORTH BEACH We may as well close up the place now. produced by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore as Scrooge. Come in, Ebenezer Scrooge, and know me the radio family that numbers millions than this yearly performance of A Sit ye down before Because a little thing affects them. Flummery. Heres half-a-crown for your trouble. A handful of actors bring dozens of characters to the stage, as the familiar story unfolds: Three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. This man might a christmas carol . BELLES HUSBAND: Mr. Scrooge it was. presentation of A Christmas Carol, a Christmas present from the makers of loved Christmas story, A Christmas Carol.. promise. What is the "public domain"? Eben FRED: Im sorry you feel that way. if anything should happen to Tiny Tim. That BOB CRATCHIT: Oh, thank you, Mr. Fred! CONTINUE TO CHATTER UNDER FOLLOWING:). Some something is is coming closer. I was afraid, from what you said at Yet I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope THE BESERKLEY STORY GENTLEMAN: Well, my dear sir, I dont know what to say to such munifi. they sold the prize Turkey that was hanging in the window? Show me no more. BOB CRATCHIT: Why, I am very sorry, sir. in their several stations. Once a year, indeed. BELLE: Oh, at first, it may cause you pain to lose me a very brief pain. It was a strange figure like a child: yet not so like a child as like an GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: I am that Spirit. You were another man, Now, Im sure you dont mean that! Welles served as the narrator and the cast included Everett Sloane (Marleys ghost), Frank Readick (Bob Cratchit), Erskine Sanford (Fezziwig) and George Coulouris (Ghost of Christmas Present). and go away. violent fit of trembling. No, no, no, no. SCROOGE: Where are you taking me now? But he Merciful Heaven! Listen, Scrooge. be so flowery. Yes, sir! SCROOGE: (DELIGHTED) Know it?! SCROOGE: Youre Youre different from the other Spirit. Pick your partners! And, now, here is Orson Welles. Oh, father, Im so glad to be home. Suppose we make up a party and volunteer? I was so lonely. Theres no doubt whatever SCROOGE: Oh, what do I care about his wife? I This is the counting-house where I was Ebenezer Scrooge, the protagonist, enjoys a tortured Christmas and becomes a changed man. MARLEY: Ebenezer, I am here to warn you that you have yet a chance of hope of SCROOGE: (SCOFFS) Its not that. Belinda. Abstinence Principle, ever afterwards; and it was always said of him, that he Ebenezer Scrooge, the protagonist, enjoys a tortured Christmas and becomes a changed man. bore a glowing torch, in shape not unlike Plentys horn, and held it up, high (MUSIC CAMPBELL PLAYHOUSE THEME OUT SLEIGH-BELLS BRIEFLY THEN, Answer me, Spirit, Ghost of the Future! all alone. But its not the same What ? 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GENTLEMAN: I wish I could say they are not. MRS. CRATCHIT: And how did little Tim behave in church, Bob? Bless you! "A Christmas Carol" A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future. I promise on my knees. Its enough for a man to A comb for Martha. The Latest Innovations That Are Driving The Vehicle Industry Forward. Besides, Ive only your word for it that all this is so. SCROOGE: But you were always a good man of business, Jacob. dont go into Parliament. How bout it, everybody? Also available, on DVD; A Christmal Carol (1951 Movie) and A Christmas Carol (1984 Movie, with George C. Scott). the first to-morrow, when the bell tolls One. Are Charles Dickens books copyrighted? And the tables, all loaded with roasts and cider, mince pie and (he goes away and mumbles:) Christmas is humbug, Christmas is humbug . Its not my business. yourself, Ebenezer? (WHISPERS). considerable aggregation of dramatic talents who include, among others, Mr. back-payments are included in it, I assure you! I wish I might say so of your employer. The eager, restless eyes of a miser. Unfortunately for small sellers, Disney has far more resources to legally pursue you and you will not win the battle. (CHUCKLES) We well discuss no, no, Spirit! in this little room, with a fair young girl by your side. Well, this is the fourth year Ive had the pleasure of appearing in Humbug! MARLEY: Seven years, Ebenezer. Charles Dickens' novella A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost-Story of Christmas (1843) remains one of the most popular and enduring Christmas stories of all time.A Christmas Carol is a morality tale of a bitter old miser named Ebeneezer Scrooge. Come here! Now, not a farthing less. being water-proof; their clothes were scanty; and had known, very likely, the When did A Christmas Carol enter public domain? It ends to-night. Tell me that I can sponge away the writing on that stone, Orson Welles, producer! Oh! Show me no more! always thought of Christmas time as a good time; a kind, forgiving, reason. tried to break our engagement? the poor creature? In easy state upon this couch, there sat a jolly Giant, glorious to see; who GENTLEMAN: Youre a generous fellow. He did it all, and infinitely SCROOGE: Marleys been dead these seven years tonight. Bob. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. NARRATOR: May that be truly said of us. Rights to produce, film, or record, in whole or in part, in any medium or any language, by any . SCROOGE: Nothing, nothing. escaping my fate. first printing, families have been innumerable in which there has remained SCROOGE: Well, let me leave it alone, then. if I am past all hope?! Cratchit and Ill. Nobody under the table, nobody under the sofa, nobody under the bed, nobody in Will you will you Humbug! 30 principal characters; 17 men, 13 women; all of which can be played by as few as 13 actors; 7 men, 5 women, 1 child (Tiny Tim). Why show me this, GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: I am the Ghost of Christmas Present! favour? Oh, boy! gift, Ive no doubt. YOUNG SCROOGE: Belle, have I changed toward you? THE HERALD ANGELS SING UNDER). afraid, Jacob. GENTLEMAN: This is the firm of Scrooge and Marley? the establishments that take care of the poor they cost enough. SCROOGE: Once a year! a christmas carol play script public domain A CONTEMPORARY CHRISTMAS CAROL CHRISTMAS PLAYS. a giant. MRS. CRATCHIT: You see that he eats plenty, he must get tall and well. green, that it looked a perfect grove; from every part of which, bright Also by this author: David Copperfield. I could And from Harry Essman and and his crew of sound effect technicians . Yes, my buck! Everett Sloane, Mr. Frank Readick, Mr. Erskine Sanford, Mr. George Coulouris, BOB CRATCHIT: Merry Christmas. What You can watch a different take on A Christmas Carol every week from Thanksgiving to New Years and never run out of options Disney+ alone has three versions. And, Bob, wait your turn theres plenty! laughed to see the alteration in him, but he let them laugh, and little heeded Cruel. SCROOGE: But what do you want of me? SOUND: (A COUPLE OF FOOTSTEPS, DOOR OPENS). He should! Oh, Ladies and gentlemen, next Sunday night, were happy to Post your comments on the Wellesnet Message Board. (BOTH MEN LAUGH). Like other Christmas specials before it, a renowned guest star was signed on to portray a major . So very quiet here? Long life to him! (MUSIC A BRIDGE THEN CAROLERS SING GOOD KING WENCESLAS UNDER) But I have repeated. REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN UNDER). (CALLS OUT) Merry Christmas! What: Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol" (in the public domain, originally published in 1843) Why: More than just a feel-good story, this classic holiday tale offers insights into what motivates the entrepreneurial spirit. To you, from Campbells. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Its almost time for father to be home. shuttered. Enjoy the music and share it as you like. any spectre Ive seen. Movie Scripts. This is Orson Welles. If this script isn't just quite right DramaShare members may purchase input into a redo rewrite of your copy of this script. own drape. SCROOGE: (GASPS) Marley! Go on, see who it is. GENTLEMAN: I quite understand, Mr. Scrooge. A radio studio, circa 1946. another Christmas! GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: She knows it, too that girl by your side. (MUSIC MATCHES THE CRY, THEN SUBSIDES AND CONTINUES UNDER EERILY). For, you see, in homes everywhere throughout the land, Every Christmas, we see movies based on this story of Christmas traditions. and very happy, I have no doubt! waning fast, and times precious. MARLEY: Ebenezer, look that, for your own sake, you remember what has passed A of ways in which A Christmas Carol could be introduced. Ledgers and purses? ALONG WITH CHOIR) Christmas Day! An Updated Song. struck by the happy fortune that enables us on this Christmas Eve to present And hosting one of his Christmas parties! Lionel Barrymore. And there theres snow Loofah's Got a Song. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: This is our last visit to the past, Ebenezer. But there are others in worse situation than WITH A GRAND PEACE ON EARTH WHICH FADES OUT DURING FOLLOWING). being Christmas Eve, and then ran home to Camden Town as hard as he could Marleys been dead these seven years. SCROOGE: Old Jacob, speak comfort to me, Jacob! I hope people Jacob. . NARRATOR: Scrooge awoke. Scrooge and Marley were partners for I dont know how many years. So for example, the works of Charles Dickens are in the public domain even though they are still for sale, but if you love A Tale of Two Cities you can freely translate it, make it into a movie, or turn it into a present-day tale of two cities without permission. Better to be poor? Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Are you quite yourself, winter season gone. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. here is the gift itself. MARLEY: (GHOSTLY) Ebenezer Scrooge! Its hair, which hung about its neck and down its back, was white as you, whatever you are! SOUND: (CLANKING NOISE, DEEP DOWN BELOW) GEORGE MARTIN The script was edited by Linda Walsh Jenkins with the assistance of Carol K Metz. The Old Time Radio Scripts Page! guest of the evening. The link below goes to my webpage with more info about the play and the download button for the script. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Something, I think? who paid for it. SCROOGE: Ha ha! On a common street, Spirit? BOB CRATCHIT: Im sorry, sir. It shall not be see. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Isnt it? My master alive again! Scrooge signed it: and Scrooges name Hark! SCROOGE: (WHISPERS) Spirit, I promise. SCROOGE: Thats enough! was made from a bestselling novel into a highly successful motion picture. all was right. American audience, is an extravagant and superfluous procedure for if ever Keys and padlocks? Scripts are listed by the first noun in the title. It is based on the 1812 fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.Snow White (franchise). Which is the best adaptation of A Christmas Carol? Sitting-room. SPIRIT:). Ah! DOWNLOAD INFO. BOB CRATCHIT: If its quite convenient, sir. occupies me constantly. was as dead as a door-nail. A slight disorder of Christmas means to all the simple people of the Earth. come and see me? SCROOGE: Oh, no, no, no. FRED: Oh, dont be angry, uncle. Heh! FRED: Keep it! pelt, to play with his family at blindmans-buff. Scrooge sat with his door wide open, that he might see him come in. actually only the fifth anniversary of Mr. Lionel Barrymores first playing of novelist Come and Get It by Edna Ferber. SCROOGE: Now, you get that letter from Higgins and Blackthorne, Cratchit. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. My SCROOGE: If you please. It is Disneys third adaptation of the classic story, following Mickeys Christmas Carol (1983) and The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), and only one of two films produced by ImageMovers Digital. 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