Ebbie (1995)

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In this updated retelling of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," ruthless business-woman and shopping store owner Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge is taught the true spirit of Christmas by three Spirits who visit her.

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Director:

George Kaczender

Writers:

Paul Redford, Ed Redlich
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18 December 2007 | lastliberal
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| What you sow you reap!
Before Ms. Scrooge, there was this film, one of only two that I am aware of with a female Scrooge.

Susan Lucci was just perfect in the role of Elizabeth (Ebbie) Scrooge, but it was the Christmas Ghosts that really stole the show.

George Kaczender (Christmas on Division Street) has another hit with this film that is based on Dickens' novel.

Wendy Crewson (Santa Clause, Santa Clause 2, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause) plays Roberta 'Robbie' Cratchet, a single mom with two children, including Tiny Tim.

Jennifer Clement and Nicole Parker were fantastically cute as the Ghosts of Christmas Past. They had a "Dreamgirls" look at first, then switched to an "I Dream of Genie" look. It was certainly a different twist.

Lorena Gale (Premonition, Slither) was the Ghost of Christmas present and was so funny in that role.

Molly Parker from "Deadwood" was the sister/niece.

This was an interesting and light version that was really enjoyable.

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Trivia

Jake is several years older than Ebbie in the film, but in real life, Jeffrey DeMunn, who was born in 1947, is four months younger than Susan Lucci, who was born in 1946.

Quotes

Ebbie: Who are you talking to?
Jake Marley: My boss. You thought I was tough?
Jake Marley: Yes I'm handling it.
Ebbie: Handling what?
Jake Marley: Change the agenda Ebbie. Reverse the priorities. I taught you everything.
Ebbie: Yes Jake, you did.
Jake Marley: And you know squat! You know the price of everything and the value ...

Goofs

As the elevator door closes after Jake and Ebbie step in, Jake put his arms down to his side. In the next shot in the elevator after the door closes, he has them stretched out again.

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Genres

Drama | Fantasy

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Release Date:

4 December 1995

Language

English

Country of Origin

Canada, USA

Filming Locations

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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