The Muppet Christmas Carol were considered to portray Ebenezer Scrooge. Henson later offered the role to Michael Caine, who replied: "I'm going to play this movie like I’m working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. I will never wink, I will never do anything Muppety. I am going to play Scrooge as if it is an utterly dramatic role and there are no puppets around me." Production took place at the Shepperton Studios, England. During filming, in order to allow for the Muppets and the human actors to be in the shot, floors had to be removed and re-inserted, with Michael Caine having to walk
A Christmas Carol (1938 film) night when the last stroke of 12:00 has ceased to vibrate. This change was also used in other versions such as "Scrooge" (1970), "Mickey's Christmas Carol" (1983), and "A Christmas Carol" (1984). Originally intended as a 1939 release, "A Christmas Carol" was rushed into production in October 1938 and was finished in a matter of weeks. It opened in December 1938 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall where it did moderately well. One of many adaptations of the work, it was frequently revived in theaters by MGM. The film was shown on local television stations in the United