A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol (1951)

4 mistakes since 13 Jan '22, 11:19

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Continuity mistake: The Ghost of Christmas Present's right hand is resting on his right knee, then the shot cuts, showing the Ghost holding a lantern in his right hand.

Scott215

Continuity mistake: When Scrooge sits down on the chair in his master bedroom with Mrs. Dilber, he is on the left side of the chair's edge, but the next shot shows he has pivoted in the chair further to his right.

Scott215

Factual error: When Mrs. Cratchit passes the shop after buying the goose, the sign says butcher, but in that era, you would buy a goose from a poulter, seafood from a fishmonger, and beef, etc. from a butcher.

Ebenezer: Bob, I haven't taken leave of my senses. I've come to them.

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Question: Is there a complete version of the song Barbara Allen from this movie? I think this version is the best I've ever heard.

Answer: Yes Joan Baez does a great version.

Harris

Answer: Beyond the instrumental piece on the soundtrack, no.

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