A Christmas Carol and Its Adaptations: A Critical Examination of Dickens's Story and Its Productions on Screen and Television
- ISBN-10
- 0786428406
- ISBN-13
- 9780786428403
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 276
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999-11-01
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Author
- Fred Guida
Description
This book examines the original writing of the story, including its political, economic, and historical context. The major interpretations are analyzed within their various media: stage, magic lantern shows, silent film, talkies, and television. A complete annotated filmography is included, with commentary on each version's loyalty to the original text. Includes 25 previously unpublished photos as well as analysis of previously undocumented productions.
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- 2000
- 264 pages
- Paperback
- McFarland & Company
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