# A Christmas Carol (1938)

> A miser’s supernatural Christmas Eve becomes a haunting journey toward compassion, generosity, and renewal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15356

## Facts

- Runtime: 69 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Family
- Director: Edwin L. Marin
- Cast: Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry MacKay, Lynne Carver, Leo G. Carroll, Ann Rutherford, Lionel Braham
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029992/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, sentimental, gently eerie, christmas viewing, family holiday night

## Synopsis

A timeless tale of redemption unfolds on a snowy Christmas Eve, reminding us of the power of change and compassion.

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