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Ebbie

Ebbie

19954.41h 36m

Overview

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.

Directed by George Kaczender
Written by Ed Redlich, Paul Redford
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Top Cast

Susan Lucci

Susan Lucci

Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge

Wendy Crewson

Wendy Crewson

Roberta "Robbie" Cratchet

Ron Lea

Ron Lea

Paul

Molly Parker

Molly Parker

Francine/Frannie

Taran Noah Smith

Taran Noah Smith

Tiny Tim

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jake Marley

J

Jennifer Clement

Ghost of Christmas Past #1

Lorena Gale

Lorena Gale

Rita/Ghost of Christmas Present

Laura Harris

Laura Harris

Martha Cratchet

Bill Croft

Bill Croft

Luther / Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come

Themes & Keywords

christmas

About Ebbie

Ebbie is a fantasy, tv movie film released in 1995 exploring themes of christmas. Directed by George Kaczender, it stars Susan Lucci, Wendy Crewson, Ron Lea. 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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