The 1939 radio adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, featuring Orson Welles as the narrator and Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge, is a celebrated holiday classic. This version aired as part of The Campbell Playhouse, a radio anthology series produced and hosted by Welles. <br /><br />Key Details: <br />Broadcast Date: December 24, 1939 <br /><br />Cast: <br />Lionel Barrymore brings his legendary portrayal of Scrooge to life, a role he was famous for performing annually in radio adaptations. <br />Orson Welles serves as the narrator, guiding listeners through Dickens’ tale with his rich, resonant voice. <br />Supporting actors include Everett Sloane and members of Welles’ Mercury Theatre Company. <br /><br />Legacy: <br />This radio play is praised for its emotional depth and iconic performances. It remains a quintessential example of mid-20th-century American radio drama, demonstrating the power of storytelling in the golden age of radio. The combination of Barrymore’s gravitas and Welles’ masterful narration has made this version a perennial favorite during the Christmas season. <br /><br />🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 <br />▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ <br />Enjoyed the video? Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe for more great content! <br />@vintaflicks <br />▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ <br /><br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />.. <br />. <br />#achristmascarol #christmascarol #audiobook <br />#christmasmovies #christmasmovie #christmasfilm #christmasfilms #scrooge #dickens #charlesdickens #classicchristmas #vintagechristmas #holidaymovies #holidays #oldchristmasfilms #oldchristmasmovies #oldxmasmovies #lionelbarrymore #orsonwelles #christmasclassics#redemption#humbug #christmascarols #audio <br />#bestaudiobook #1939 <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />. <br />. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />. <br /><br />#christmasmovies #christmasmovie #christmasfilm #christmasfilms #scrooge #achristmascarol #christmascarol #dickens #charlesdickens #
