Description: Exclusive Seller CollectionHere, on two compact discs, are four different audio dramatizations of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROLDisc 1 Otto Kruger (1885-1974) as Scrooge. This recently re-discovered radio broadcast is from the early 1950's. Sponsored by the U.S. Navy. Kruger was famous for his many film roles--often as villain. Basil Rathbone (1892-1967) as Scrooge. Unlike the fairly common commercial releases with Rathbone, this is the original 1943 Armed Forces Radio Broadcast. While the script is essentially the same as the commercial release, this rare radio version has a patriotic World War II introduction and closing.*******Disc 2 Reginald Owen (1887-1972) as Scrooge. Here Owen recreates his original 1938 MGM film role. This December 15, 1938 version is from an hour-long variety show called "Good News of 1939". Each week the show promoted a different MGM movie. The Christmas Carol portion of the show runs about 20 minutes and is included here. This broadcast also features other actors from the film version including Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Ann Rutherford, and Ronald Sinclair. The A Christmas Carol segment is introduced here by an ailing Lionel Barrymore. Also on disc 2 is a 40 minute production of A Christmas Carol with an unknown cast. Long thought to be a 1931 BBC production, many now believe that it is an NBC show produced in the mid-to-late 1930's intended for nationwide syndication to NBC radio stations. This program has some surface noise found in the original source recording. It is being included here for its excellent production values.*****Both discs are in unsealed new condition. The unlabeled compact discs will come in slimline plastic cases as shown. Please ask any questions before purchasing. Payment is due within 3 days, please. U.S. SHIPPING ONLYCheck My Feedback And Buy With Confidence!
Price: 5.99 USD
Location: Littleton, Colorado
End Time: 2024-12-17T23:09:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: varies
Format: Audio CD
Release Title: A Christmas Carol
Genre: Audio dramatizations
