Question 1

What surprising connection does this musical adaptation have to another famous Dickens film?

Accepted Answer

It was produced at Shepperton Studios, reusing many sets from the earlier Dickens musical adaptation "Oliver!" (1968), with both films photographed by cinematographer Oswald Morris.

Question 2

How did the production handle the Ghost of Christmas Present's height difference from the book?

Accepted Answer

Kenneth More, who was only 5'7", wore twelve-inch high stilts to appear much taller than Scrooge, matching the book's description of the ghost as a giant.

Question 3

Which major actor suffered an injury requiring surgery during filming?

Accepted Answer

Sir Alec Guinness suffered a double-hernia that required surgery to repair, caused by the wires and harness needed for his floating character.

Question 4

What was the daily makeup process like for the young actor playing old Scrooge?

Accepted Answer

It took more than three hours each day to apply the old-age Scrooge makeup to Albert Finney, who was only thirty-three years old at the time.

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized this film in 1971?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards in 1971.

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