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Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962): Cast & Plot

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Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol is a 1962 animated comedy directed by Abe Levitow, starring Jim Backus as Mr. Quincy Magoo / Ebenezer Scrooge (voice), Joan Gardner and Jack Cassidy. It runs 52 minutes.

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Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Director
Abe Levitow
Genres
Family , Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
United Productions of America
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The story

What Is Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol About?

The premise of Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This animated musical adapts Charles Dickens’ classic tale, placing Mr. Magoo in the starring role of Ebenezer Scrooge during a stage‑production version of “A Christmas Carol.” On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, who teach him the true meaning of the holiday.

Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol Themes & Keywords

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  • redemption
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  • ebenezer scrooge character
  • mr. magoo character
  • nearsightedness
  • death of a child
  • winter
  • christmas party
  • party
+35 more
  • broken engagement
  • holiday animation
  • holiday comedy
  • holiday season
  • christmas eve
  • ghost
  • castle thunder
  • lifting someone into the air
  • holiday in title
  • new york city
  • manhattan new york city
  • broadway manhattan new york city
  • actor
  • surrealism
  • doom
  • blindness
  • undertaker
  • turkey the bird
  • snow
  • partner
  • luck
  • lost love
  • loss of child
  • greed
  • grave
  • gold
  • future
  • door knocker
  • destiny
  • bookkeeper
  • holiday
  • play within a film
  • miser
  • fate
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol Cast & Characters

Jim Backus leads the cast as Mr. Quincy Magoo / Ebenezer Scrooge (voice), with Joan Gardner as Tiny Tim / Ghost of Christmas Past (voice) and Jack Cassidy as Bob Cratchit (voice). Directed by Abe Levitow; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Abe Levitow

More films directed by Abe Levitow: Bugs Bunny’s Lunar Tunes, B.C.: The First Thanksgiving, The Phantom Tollbooth and Catty-Cornered.

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Plot

Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol Plot Summary

What happens in Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mr. Magoo is heading to a theater on Broadway, where he is starring as Ebenezer Scrooge in a musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Because of his near-sightedness, he arrives 30 minutes late and, in a classic bit of comic misfortune, accidentally injures the director. The moment is punctuated by Magoo’s triumphant, if a little self-mocking line: > It’s Great to Be Back on Broadway. The mishap sets the tone for a tale that blends warmth, humor, and a sharp holiday reminder about generosity.

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The whole story of Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actor provided the voice for both Mr. Magoo and Ebenezer Scrooge?
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Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol” and “Рождественская история Мистера Магу”.

Also known as
  • Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
  • Рождественская история Мистера Магу
  • La notte di Natale di Mister Magoo
  • Le Noël de Mr Magoo
  • 마고의 크리스마스캐롤
  • Mister Magoo'nun Noel Şarkısı / Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol
  • Різдвяна пісня в прозі від містера Магу
  • Cuento de Navidad de Mr Magoo

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FAQ

Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol?

Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol runs 52 minutes.

When was Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol released?

Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol was released on December 18, 1962.

Who directed Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol?

Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol was directed by Abe Levitow.

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Who is in the cast of Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol?

Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol stars Jim Backus as Mr. Quincy Magoo / Ebenezer Scrooge (voice), Joan Gardner as Tiny Tim / Ghost of Christmas Past (voice) and Jack Cassidy as Bob Cratchit (voice), among 11 credited actors.

Does Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol have a post-credit scene?

No. Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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