LIFE Magazine (December 25, 1944)
Photographer: Ralph Crane
Scrooge: Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore really loomed large over the Christmas season from the 1930s-50s with his annual radio portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol." So much, so that for Christmas 1944, LIFE magazine devoted a seven page spread to a visualization of him as Scrooge in costume with a supporting cast on fully-dressed sets.
It's pretty cool! Take a look:
Johnny, a fellow life-long (since Magoo in '64) CAROLer here! I've played Scrooge several times, and written a book on the subject. Just found your blog, and like it very much. Working on a new article now, and wondered if you could contact me ASAP? I'm on Facebook. Be well, Craig Wichman
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