Mickey's Christmas Carol
Mickey Mouse series
Original theatrical poster
Directed by	Burny Mattinson
Story by	Charles Dickens (novel, A Christmas Carol) Burny Mattinson Tony L. Marino Ed Gombert Don Griffith Alan Young Alan Dinehart
Animation by	Dale Baer David Block Randy Cartwright Ed Gombert Glen Keane Kathy Zielinski
Voices by	Wayne Allwine Clarence Nash Hal Smith Alan Young Will Ryan Eddie Carroll
Music by	Irwin Kostal
Produced by	Burny Mattinson
Studio	Walt Disney Productions
Distributed by	Buena Vista Distribution
Release date	UK: October 20, 1983 USA: December 16, 1983
Format	Technicolor, 24 min
Language	English
Preceded by	The Simple Things (1953)
Followed by	The Prince and the Pauper (1990)
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Mickey's Christmas Carol is a twenty-four minute animated short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and originally released in the United Kingdom on October 20, 1983 by Buena Vista Distribution. The film was released in the United States on December 16, 1983 as an accompaniment to a re-release of The Rescuers. Mickey Mouse is an Academy Award-winning comic animal cartoon character who has become an icon for The Walt Disney Company. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Burny Mattinson is a Disney animator. ... “Dickens” redirects here. ... A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas (commonly known as A Christmas Carol ) is what Charles Dickens described as his little Christmas Book and was first published on December 19, 1843 with illustrations by John Leech. ... For the football (soccer) player, see Allan Young. ... Randy Cartwright (born October 31, 1951 in Newport News, Virginia) is an American animator. ... Glen Keane (born on 1954) is the son of Bil Keane (an illustrator best known for the daily comic strip The Family Circus) and Thelma Thel Carne Keane [1]. He is perhaps the most famous traditional (2D) lead character animator in recent history. ... Wayne Anthony Allwine (born February 7, 1947 in Los Angeles, California) is an American voice actor, a sound effects editor and foley artist for Walt Disney Studios and the current voice behind Mickey Mouse, a role he assumed from Jimmy MacDonald. ... Clarence Ducky Nash (December 7, 1904–February 20, 1985) was an American voice actor, best known for providing the voice of Donald Duck for Walt Disney Studios. ... Hal Smith can refer to a number of different people. ... For the football (soccer) player, see Allan Young. ... Will Ryan is a voice actor originally from Cleveland, Ohio. ... Eddie Carroll is a voice actor who took over the role of Jiminy Cricket in 1975 after the death of original voice Cliff Edwards in 1971. ... Irwin Kostal (October 1, 1911-November 23, 1994) is the Academy Award winning musical arranger of films including: West Side Story (one of several orchestrators under musical director Johnny Green), Mary Poppins The Sound of Music Half a Sixpence Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Bedknobs and Broomsticks Charlottes Web The... Walt Disney Productions is the former name of The Walt Disney Company, which it held from 1929 to 1986. ... Buena Vista production logo, 1950s. ... is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Logo celebrating Technicolors 90th Anniversary Technicolor is the trademark for a series of color film processes pioneered by Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation (a subsidiary of Technicolor, Inc. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... The Simple Things is a cartoon made by The Walt Disney Company in 1953 starring Mickey Mouse and his dog Pluto. ... The Prince and the Pauper is an animated short film starring Mickey Mouse, based on the Mark Twain story of the same name. ... The bouncing ball animation (below) consists of these 6 frames. ... Short subject is an American film industry term that historically has referred to any film in the format of two reels, or approximately 20 minutes running time, or less. ... Disney redirects here. ... is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Buena Vista production logo, 1950s. ... is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... The Rescuers is a 1977 animated feature produced by Walt Disney Productions and first released on June 22, 1977. ...

It is an adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, featuring Scrooge McDuck as his namesake and inspiration Ebenezer Scrooge and Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit. This film was based on a 1972 audio musical entitled Disney's A Christmas Carol.^[1] “Dickens” redirects here. ... A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas (commonly known as A Christmas Carol ) is what Charles Dickens described as his little Christmas Book and was first published on December 19, 1843 with illustrations by John Leech. ... Scrooge McDuck or Uncle Scrooge is a fictional Scottish-born Glaswegian[1]anthropomorphic duck created by Carl Barks that first appeared in Four Color Comics #178, Christmas on Bear Mountain, published by Dell Comics in December, 1947. ... Mickey Mouse is an Academy Award-winning comic animal cartoon character who has become an icon for The Walt Disney Company. ...

Mickey's Christmas Carol was the first new Mickey Mouse cartoon made in 30 years after The Simple Things. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Subject. Mickey Mouse is an Academy Award-winning comic animal cartoon character who has become an icon for The Walt Disney Company. ... The Simple Things is a cartoon made by The Walt Disney Company in 1953 starring Mickey Mouse and his dog Pluto. ... Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ...

It was also broadcast on TV on NBC from 1984-1989, CBS from 1991-1998, and ABC in 2000 and 2003. This article is about the television network. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the broadcast network. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The short is also featured, without its opening credits, in the direct-to-home release, Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse. It is also available on the ninth volume of the Walt Disney Classic Cartoon Favorites DVD collection, as well as in the Walt Disney Treasures set Mickey Mouse in Living Color - Volume 2; however, the latter is the only DVD release to retain the film's widescreen aspect ratio. The Walt Disney Treasures are two disc DVD sets of classic Disney works, covering work from the studios earliest days to more recent work. ... The inner box (green) is the format used in most pre-1952 films and pre-widescreen television. ... The aspect ratio of a two-dimensional shape is the ratio of its longer dimension to its shorter dimension. ...

Synopsis

While all of Victorian era England is in the merry spirit of Christmas, along with collecting for the poor, all on the mind of Ebenezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck, voiced for the first time by Alan Young) is all his money he makes in the town counting house and making more of it for himself. While Scrooge's selfish and greedy thoughts cascade his head, Bob Cratchit (Mickey Mouse, voiced for the first time by Wayne Allwine) continues to work long and hard for him, though he is overworked and underpaid, and collectors Mr. Mole and Mr. Rat, along with other beggars on the streets, are kindly asking of a simple donation to the poor. Even his cheery nephew Fred (Donald Duck, voiced for the last time by Clarence Nash, making Donald the only character voiced by his original actor) invites him for a wonderful Christmas dinner, of which Scrooge rudely rejects. However, the night before Christmas, the ghost of Jacob Marley (Goofy), Scrooge's once-greedy-and-cruel counting house partner, enters Scrooge's home and warns him that if his greedy behavior continues, he will be forced to carry heavy chains for all eternity when he dies, just as Jacob himself is fated to do for his cruelty in his life. Horror-stricken, Scrooge pleads him for assistance, and he learns from the ghost that three spirits would visit him later that night and he must do everything they say, or his sentence at his death would be worse than Jacob's. At the end, as Marley is still goofy, he prevents himself from tripping on Scrooge's cane, which is on the floor, but falls down the stairs after going on a busted step. Queen Victoria (shown here on the morning of her accession to the Throne, 20 June 1837) gave her name to the historic era The Victorian era of the United Kingdom marked the height of the British Industrial Revolution and the apex of the British Empire. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... Ebenezer Scrooge encounters Ignorance and Want in A Christmas Carol Ebenezer Scrooge is the main character in Charles Dickens 1843 novel, A Christmas Carol. ... Scrooge McDuck or Uncle Scrooge is a fictional Scottish-born Glaswegian[1]anthropomorphic duck created by Carl Barks that first appeared in Four Color Comics #178, Christmas on Bear Mountain, published by Dell Comics in December, 1947. ... For the football (soccer) player, see Allan Young. ... This article belongs in one or more categories. ... Bob Cratchit is a very thin and short fictional character in the classic story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. ... Mickey Mouse is an Academy Award-winning comic animal cartoon character who has become an icon for The Walt Disney Company. ... Wayne Anthony Allwine (born February 7, 1947 in Los Angeles, California) is an American voice actor, a sound effects editor and foley artist for Walt Disney Studios and the current voice behind Mickey Mouse, a role he assumed from Jimmy MacDonald. ... Fred is a fictional character in the classic story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. ... Donald Duck is an animated cartoon and comic-book character from Walt Disney Productions. ... Clarence Ducky Nash (December 7, 1904–February 20, 1985) was an American voice actor, best known for providing the voice of Donald Duck for Walt Disney Studios. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Ghost (disambiguation). ... Jacob Marley is a fictional character who appears in the Charles Dickens novel, A Christmas Carol. ... This article is about the Disney character. ...

That night, while Scrooge is asleep, the Ghost of Christmas Past (Jiminy Cricket) takes Scrooge back in time to his childhood, when he enjoyed Christmas, had many friends and a girlfriend named Isabelle (Daisy Duck). However, after ten years, Scrooge had become more caring toward his money than Isabelle. When she asks if he was still willing to marry her after waiting for many years in a honeymoon cottage, Scrooge's greed breaks her heart and her relationship with him with, "Your last payment on the honeymoon cottage was an hour late! I'm foreclosing the mortgage!" Shortly after, Jiminy Cricket takes Scrooge home, leaving him feeling dreadful for his actions. The Ghost of Christmas Past with Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Daisy Duck is one of Walt Disneys cartoon and comic book characters. ... A honeymoon is the traditional trip taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage with seclusion and sexual intimacy. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Not long after the first visit, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Willie the Giant) pulls Scrooge in his hand. He arrives with wonderful things to eat, like Turkey, Mince Pies, and Suckling Pigs. The giant tries to convince Scrooge that despite his stingy manner, there are still people he knew that have hearts kind enough to continue to respect him. Scrooge tries to deny it, but then spirit takes Scrooge to the house of Bob Cratchit, and his loving family, children and all. Scrooge sees that Bob's family is very poor, and that Bob's young son, Tiny Tim, is so very weak and ill that if this hapless life of the Cratchit family does not change, something very regretable will occur for Mr. Scrooge and the Cratchits. However, just when Scrooge is desperate to know the truth, the Ghost of Christmas Present leaves him alone, and Cratchit's house vanishes. The Ghost of Christmas Present was a character in what was one of the best-known works of the English novelist, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol. ... Willie the Giant is an Disney character that appeared in the Disney cartoons Mickey and the Beanstalk and Mickeys Christmas Carol. ... Tiny Tim is a fictional character in the classic story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. ...

Within seconds, however, Scrooge is taken to a graveyard where the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (Peg-Leg Pete) reveals to Scrooge that Tiny Tim will soon die, leaving the Cratchit family brokenhearted. Scrooge then realizes he can no longer treat others around him with a heartless disposition. Along with his death, the ghost also reveals Scrooge's grave, which is soon to be filled. When it seems Scrooge is already about to die by being thrown in his soon-to-be-grave, he pleads for his life, and promises he will change his ways. Graves at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York A cemetery is a place (usually an enclosed area of land) in which dead bodies are buried. ... The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in 1982 animated version of A Christmas Carol. ... Black Pete (also known by countless other names, including Peg-Leg Pete and, simply, Pete) is a fictional character from the Walt Disney Company stables. ...

When dawn approaches, Scrooge realizes all of his experiences and travels with the ghosts were dreams. However, he immediately gets into the Christmas spirit, and cheerfully goes about town generously donating money to the collectors for the poor, and greeting all with a friendly disposition. At first, when he visits the Cratchits, he tries to psych them out that he hadn't changed at all, but then offers toys for Bob's children, and gives Bob a raise and a promotion in the counting house. The entire Cratchit family is overjoyed, for "God bless us, everyone!" (Famous quote from Tiny Tim), including Scrooge. At that rate, Scrooge becomes Tiny Tim's second father and treats him well. Tiny Tim is a fictional character in the classic story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. ...

Characters and Roles

• Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge
• Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit
• Donald Duck as Fred Honeywell (Ebenezer's nephew)
• Mr. Rat and Mr. Mole as Collectors for the Poor
• Goofy as Jacob Marley
• Jiminy Cricket as The Ghost of Christmas Past
• Daisy Duck as Isabelle
• Willie the Giant as The Ghost of Christmas Present
• Minnie Mouse as Mrs. Cratchit
• Morty Fieldmouse as Tiny Tim
• Ferdie Fieldmouse as Peter Cratchit
• Melody Mouse as Martha Cratchit
• Black Pete as The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
• Mr. Toad as Mr. Fezziwig
• Extra Characters
  • Huey Dewey and Louie
  • Horace Horsecollar
  • Clarabelle Cow
  • Grandma Duck
  • Chip 'n Dale
  • Gus Goose
  • Clara Cluck
  • Big Bad Wolf
  • Three Little Pigs
  • Skippy, Sis,and Mother Rabbit (from Robin Hood)
  • Toby Turtle (from Robin Hood)
  • Lady Cluck
  • Toby Tortoise
  • Max Hare
  • Peter Pig
  • Paddy Pig
  • Uncle Waldo (from The Aristocats)

Many Disney characters from past films can be seen in small, non-speaking roles. For instance, the Three Little Pigs can be seen singing carols in the beginning of the film. Scrooge McDuck or Uncle Scrooge is a fictional Scottish-born Glaswegian[1]anthropomorphic duck created by Carl Barks that first appeared in Four Color Comics #178, Christmas on Bear Mountain, published by Dell Comics in December, 1947. ... Ebenezer Scrooge encounters Ignorance and Want in A Christmas Carol Ebenezer Scrooge is the main character in Charles Dickens 1843 novel, A Christmas Carol. ... Mickey Mouse is an Academy Award-winning comic animal cartoon character who has become an icon for The Walt Disney Company. ... Bob Cratchit is a very thin and short fictional character in the classic story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. ... Donald Duck is an animated cartoon and comic-book character from Walt Disney Productions. ... This article is about the Disney character. ... Jacob Marley is a fictional character who appears in the Charles Dickens novel, A Christmas Carol. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ghost of Christmas Past is a character in what is one of the best-known works of the English novelist, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol. ... Daisy Duck is one of Walt Disneys cartoon and comic book characters. ... Willie the Giant is an Disney character that appeared in the Disney cartoons Mickey and the Beanstalk and Mickeys Christmas Carol. ... The Ghost of Christmas Present is a character in one of the best-known works of the English novelist Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol. ... Minnie redirects here. ... Morty and Ferdie Fieldmouse are Mickey Mouses nephews in the fictional Mickey Mouse universe. ... Tiny Tim is a fictional character in the classic story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. ... Morty and Ferdie Fieldmouse are Mickey Mouses nephews in the fictional Mickey Mouse universe. ... Millie and Melody Mouse are fictional characters of the Mickey Mouse universe featured in comic strips and comic book by The Walt Disney Company. ... Black Pete (also known by countless other names, including Peg-Leg Pete and, simply, Pete) is a fictional character from the Walt Disney Company stables. ... The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is a character in English novelist Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. ... Mr. ... Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck are fictional characters of the Scrooge McDuck universe, Donald Ducks three almost identical nephews. ... Horace Horsecollar is a fictional character created by Ub Iwerks for Walt Disney. ... Clarabelle Cow is a cartoon character from the Mickey Mouse universe. ... Elvira Coot, a fictional character from the Scrooge McDuck Universe. ... Chip n Dale are two fictional, animated chipmunks created by The Walt Disney Company. ... Gus Goose is a fictional goose created by the Walt Disney studios for its various animated cartoons and comic books. ... Clara Cluck is a fictional character made by The Walt Disney Company in 1934 when she debuted in the Mickey Mouse cartoon The Orphans Benefit. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The third pig builds a house of brick The wolf lands in the cooking pot For the Disney animated short film, see Three Little Pigs (film). ... “Robin Hood (Disney film)” redirects here. ... Peter Pig is a fictional pig in Disney short films and comics of the 1930s. ... For the 2005 documentary film, see The Aristocrats (film). ... The third pig builds a house of brick The wolf lands in the cooking pot For the Disney animated short film, see Three Little Pigs (film). ...

Notes

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See also

• List of A Christmas Carol adaptations

A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens. ...

External links

• Mickey's Christmas Carol at the Internet Movie Database