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Johnny Depp's Ebenezer Adds Scrooge Sister
Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' brings back Scrooge's sister, a character most adaptations cut.
In brief
Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' brings back Scrooge's sister, a character most adaptations cut. Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' includes Scrooge's sister, a character typically omitted in Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' adaptations. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Scrooge Sister in Adaptations
Most modern adaptations cut Scrooge's sister, a character from Dickens' 1951 film.
Ebenezer Features Sister
Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' adds Scrooge's sister, named Molly, played by Rose Williams.
Sister's Role in Story
Scrooge's sister helps humanize him by protecting his bullied childhood.
Why Sister is Cut
Adaptations often remove her to avoid Scrooge's complex emotional backstory.
Ebenezer's Changes
The film adds the sister but makes Scrooge too sympathetic for most audiences.
Current Status
Ebenezer is in theaters now, correcting a common adaptation error.
At a glance
Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' includes Scrooge's sister, a character typically omitted in Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' adaptations.
