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The Right to Be Happy

  • 19161916
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
39
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The Right to Be Happy (1916)
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
Scrooge was a "grouch," the greatest the world of literature has ever known. His former partner, Jacob Marley, had been dead more than seven years when the eventful Christmas Eve closed in o... Read allScrooge was a "grouch," the greatest the world of literature has ever known. His former partner, Jacob Marley, had been dead more than seven years when the eventful Christmas Eve closed in on London. So imbued had Scrooge become with greed for money that his world, his sun, moon ... Read allScrooge was a "grouch," the greatest the world of literature has ever known. His former partner, Jacob Marley, had been dead more than seven years when the eventful Christmas Eve closed in on London. So imbued had Scrooge become with greed for money that his world, his sun, moon and stars were represented in bank notes and the securities he dealt in. He had not given ... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
39
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  • Director
    • Rupert Julian
  • Writers
    • Charles Dickens(story "A Christmas Carol")
    • Elliott J. Clawson
  • Stars
    • Rupert Julian
    • John Cook
    • Claire McDowell
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  • Director
    • Rupert Julian
  • Writers
    • Charles Dickens(story "A Christmas Carol")
    • Elliott J. Clawson
  • Stars
    • Rupert Julian
    • John Cook
    • Claire McDowell
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    Rupert Julian
    Rupert Julian
    • Ebenezer Scroogeas Ebenezer Scrooge
    John Cook
    • Bob Cratchitas Bob Cratchit
    Claire McDowell
    Claire McDowell
    • Mrs. Cratchitas Mrs. Cratchit
    Frankie Lee
    Frankie Lee
    • Tiny Timas Tiny Tim
    • (as Francis Lee)
    Harry Carter
    Harry Carter
    • Jacob Marleyas Jacob Marley
    Emory Johnson
    Emory Johnson
    • Fred, Scrooge's Nephewas Fred, Scrooge's Nephew
    Roberta Wilson
    • Carolineas Caroline
    Francelia Billington
    Francelia Billington
    • Scrooge's Sweetheartas Scrooge's Sweetheart
    Lydia Yeamans Titus
    Lydia Yeamans Titus
    • Mrs. Fezziwigas Mrs. Fezziwig
    • (as Mrs. Titus)
    Wadsworth Harris
    Wadsworth Harris
    • The Ghost of the Pastas The Ghost of the Past
    Richard L'Estrange
    Richard L'Estrange
    • The Ghost of the Presentas The Ghost of the Present
    • (as Dick Le Strange)
    Tom Figee
    • The Ghost of the Futureas The Ghost of the Future
    • Director
      • Rupert Julian
    • Writers
      • Charles Dickens(story "A Christmas Carol")
      • Elliott J. Clawson
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is apparently a lost film.
    • Connections
      Referenced in A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (2011)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1916 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Christmas Carol
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Film Manufacturing Company
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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