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A Christmas Carol is the Christmas play of Kraft Television Theatre, presented by the Kraft Foods Company. It was produced and aired live, as the thirteenth play of its sixth season, on NBC on Christmas Eve of 1952.

Summary

An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.

Notes

  • This was first teased in the "Next Week" card at the ending of the previous week's play "The Guest".
  • This and the next week's play "The Paper Moon" were adapted by Ronert Lindsay.

Cast

Actor/actress Character
Eric Berry
Phillip Brady
Eva Condon
Melville Cooper Ghost of Christmas Present
Valerie Cossart Mrs. Cratchit
Veronica Dangel Edith
Malcolm Keen Ebenezer Scrooge
Noel Leslie Ghost of Christmas Past
Geoffrey Lumb
Norma Jane Marlowe Belinda Cratchit
Buzzy Martin Peter Cratchit
Biff McGuire
Richard Newton
Rex O'Malley
Richard Purdy Jacob Marley
Naomi Riordan
Eric Sinclair
George Spelvin Ghost of Christmas Future
Harry Townes Bob Cratchit
Glenn Walken Tiny Tim Cratchit
Ken Walken
Douglas Wood

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