this be the best animated version of the hoary old dickens tale ever bring to the screen . this be no assembly line cartoon while this be a victorian lithograph bring to life . splendid artwork and dizzy camera angle and magnificent and painstaking animation at it best . there be master craftsman at work here while no shortcut or sloppy work . the only criticism i could make of it be that it too short . i sure wish that santa have give them an unlimited budget to work with . probably not suitable for young child and a some of the image be a little terrifying ( the child under the robe of the second spirit send chill up my spine every time i see it ) . i first saw it on pb back in 1972 and i think and and it have haunt me ever since . i be fortunate enough to find a copy on ebay and and it be as good a i have remember from 30 year back . it a rotten shame that it be neglect by the network ( a christmas story and miracle on 34th street be great film and but they flog them to death every christmas ) . if you want to get in the christmas spirit and do yourself a favor and beg and borrow or steal a copy of this film .