Across the Atlantic: A Celebration of Classic US TV Dickens Dramas (Programme One)

Drawing on the unique collections of the Paley Center (New York's Museum of Television and Radio), we are delighted to present this celebration of Dickens on the American small screen. Introduced by Adrian Wootton.

The Stingiest Man in Town
USA tx 1956. Dir Daniel Petrie. With Basil Rathbone, Vic Damone, Patrice Munsel. 81min.
Our main feature is the incredibly rare The Stingiest Man in Town from 1956 - a full blown all singing all dancing live tv musical extravaganza featuring no less than Basil Rathbone as Scrooge!

Charles Dickens' The Christmas Carol
USA tx 1949. Dir Arthur Pierson. Narrator Vincent Price. With Taylor Holmes, Pat White, Jill St John. 25min.
A 1949 half-hour family drama charmingly hosted and narrated by the very dapper Vincent Price which also features Jill St John in a very early juvenile role.

Due to complex rights issues, we are sorry to announce that Across the Atlantic: Programme Two is cancelled. Ticket-holders should contact the Box Office by phone or in person for an exchange or refund. We apologise for any disappointment.

As these programmes were made for US TV, the BFI requests a voluntary donation of £10 (Members £8.50) to assist with covering costs.