Director: Jack Gold

Writer: Blanche Hanalis

From novel by: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Keywords: Drama

Name	Occupation	Birth	Death	Known for
Colin Blakely	Actor	23-Sep-1930	7-May-1987	The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Connie Booth	Actor	1944		Polly Shearman on Fawlty Towers
Alec Guinness	Actor	2-Apr-1914	5-Aug-2000	Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars
Rachel Kempson	Actor	28-May-1910	24-May-2003	Matriarch of Redgrave dynasty
Bill Nighy	Actor	12-Dec-1949		Love Actually
Eric Porter	Actor	8-Apr-1928	15-May-1995	The Forsyte Saga
Patsy Rowlands	Actor	19-Jan-1934	22-Jan-2005	Carry on...
Rick Schroder	Actor	13-Apr-1970		Silver Spoons
Patrick Stewart	Actor	13-Jul-1940		Captain Picard in Star Trek: TNG

REVIEWS

Review by anonymous (posted on 8-May-2005)

It has always surprises me that the networks do not show this made for TV special yearly. I have scour the TV listing every December--hoping. To my knowledge, it has never been reshown since its original air date. This is one of the most beautifully filmed Christmas programs I have ever seen. The locations and costuming become an element on par with its top notch cast. Ricky Schroder couldn't be more adorable as the innocent American child sweep up in an odessey of his British Grandfather's making. Played by Alec Guinness, the heart of the cantanerous old Lord of the Manor is eventually softened by his young grandson in the best Dickens-ist tradition. Certainly there are twists and turns to the story that add defination to the characters. There are no surprises, however; one knows from the very begenning the there will be a happily-ever-after ending. Predictable yes, but so very well done that I didn't care that it followed the Christmas story formula. Christmas is not Christmas around my house without a showing of this family classic. My review only gets the 3 1/2 stars because I am forced to endure a ratty horrid slow speed VHS copy released by StarMarker . I sincerely hope there is enough demand to warrant a good DVD remastering released very soon. I will be first in line to buy my copy.

Review by Bev (posted on 28-May-2005)

This is such a wonderful film, its very hard to find, but well worth the effort. Rick Schroder and Sir Alec shine in this version of the classic story. It is filmed in England and is beautiful to watch. Its also great fun to see Patrick Stewart before his fame in Star trek. Heartwarming tale with a happy ending, great family fare.

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