'Fiscal cliff' road trip: Obama talks Scrooge as GOP stews President Obama’s speech Friday at a toy factory in suburban Philadelphia – an electoral battleground area – had all the hallmarks of a campaign event. An American flag was prominently displayed. About 350 people packed the room, eager to see…
This is the 1935 British film version of Dickens’ “Christmas Carol,” and though the special effects may be a bit creaky, it’s probably richer than any other version in the atmosphere of 19th century London. I’ve also got to admit that Marley’s ghost appearing as a face on the door…