The Stingiest Man in Town (1956): Cast
The Stingiest Man in Town is a 1956 fantasy drama directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Basil Rathbone as Ebenezer Scrooge, John McGiver and Bryan Herbert. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Theatrical Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Stingiest Man in Town About?
The premise of The Stingiest Man in Town without spoilers.
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic, this version follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he is given a chance to redeem himself. Four spectral visitors guide him through vivid visions of his own past, the present impact of his greed and the bleak future that awaits, showing how his choices have shaped the lives of those around him and urging him toward transformation.
The Stingiest Man in Town Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- adaptation of a christmas carol
- christmas
The Stingiest Man in Town Cast & Characters
Basil Rathbone leads the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge, with John McGiver as Two Gentlemen and Bryan Herbert as Mr. Fezziwig. Directed by Daniel Petrie; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director Daniel Petrie
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Basil Rathbone as Ebenezer Scrooge -
John McGiver as Two Gentlemen - Bryan Herbert as Mr. Fezziwig
- Vic Damone as Young Scrooge
Also Starring in The Stingiest Man in Town
· 19 more- John McGovern Two Gentlemen
- Olive Dunbar Betty
- Johnny Desmond Fred
- Martyn Green Bob Cratchit
- Alice Frost Mrs. Cratchit
- Philippa Bevans Mrs. Dilber
- Robert Wright Spirit of Christmas Present
- Ian Martin Ghost of Christmas Past
- Karin Wolfe Annie
- John Heawood Hawkins
- Dennis Kohler Tiny Tim
- Carson Woods Billie
- Robert Weede Marley's Ghost
- Keith Herrington Ghost of Christmas-Yet-to-Come
- Betty Madigan Martha Cratchit
- Stephen Meininger An Urchin
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- Richard Morse Peter
- Patrice Munsel Belle
- Karyl Ann Traum Belinda
More from Daniel Petrie
More films directed by Daniel Petrie, best-rated first: A Raisin in the Sun, Six Pack, Lifeguard and Fort Apache the Bronx.
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The Stingiest Man in Town FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Stingiest Man in Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Stingiest Man in Town released?
The Stingiest Man in Town was released on December 23, 1956.
Who directed The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town was directed by Daniel Petrie.
More films by Daniel Petrie Who is in the cast of The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town stars Basil Rathbone as Ebenezer Scrooge, John McGiver as Two Gentlemen and Bryan Herbert as Mr. Fezziwig, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Stingiest Man in Town have a post-credit scene?
No. The Stingiest Man in Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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