Mickey's Christmas Carol, 1983
A great collection of original production animation cels and original production animation drawings for sale from the Walt Disney feature film.
Original hand painted production animation cel of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge, Morty Fieldmouse as Tiny Tim, and Ferdie Fieldmouse as Peter Cratchit from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Walt Disney Seal lower left; Size - Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, & Peter Cratchit: 6 3/4 x 4 1/4", Image 11 1/2 x 15 1/4"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original hand painted production animation cel of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 75 in ink lower right; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 6 3/4 x 4", Image 10 1/2 x 16"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original hand painted production animation cel of Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 39 in ink and Walt Disney Seal lower right; Size - Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit: 5 x 4 1/2", Image 10 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original matching hand painted production animation cels of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge and Daisy Duck as Isabelle from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered D171 and 171 in ink lower right; Walt Disney seal center right; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge & Daisy Duck as Isabelle: 5 x 5", Image 10 x 10 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original hand painted production animation cel of Minnie Mouse as Emily Cratchit from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 39 in ink and Walt Disney Seal lower right; Size - Minnie Mouse as Emily Cratchit: 6 x 4", Image 8 3/4 x 15 1/4"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original hand painted production animation cel of Willie The Giant as The Ghost of Christmas Present and Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Walt Disney Seal lower right; Size - Willie The Giant as The Ghost of Christmas Present & Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 10 1/4 x 14", Image 10 1/4 x 14"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 45 in blue pencil center right and graphite pencil lower right; Production numbers lower edge; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 10 1/4 x 7 1/4", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 41 in blue pencil center right and graphite pencil lower right; Production numbers lower edge; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 7 1/2 x 7", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original hand painted production animation cel of Willie The Giant as The Ghost of Christmas Present and Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Production notes in ink lower center; With original Walt Disney Certificate of Authenticity; Size - Willie The Giant as The Ghost of Christmas Present & Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 6 3/4 x 9", Image 9 3/4 x 14"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 53 in blue pencil center right and graphite pencil lower right; Production numbers lower edge; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 33 in blue pencil center right and graphite pencil lower right; Production numbers lower edge; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 7 x 5", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 37 in blue pencil center right and graphite pencil lower right; Production numbers lower edge; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 7 1/4 x 6 1/2", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 29 in blue pencil center right and graphite pencil lower right; Production numbers lower edge; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 4 1/2 x 4 1/2", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 1 in blue pencil lower right; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 10 x 6", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 2 in blue pencil lower right; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 10 1/4 x 7 1/2", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 3 in blue pencil lower right; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 9 x 3 3/4", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 4 in blue pencil lower right; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 8 3/4 x 4", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Size - Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge: 2 1/4 x 2 3/4", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original production animation drawing of Three Figures (Maybe Huey, Dewey, and Louie) in blue pencil from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Size - Huey, Dewey, & Louie: 3 1/2 x 7 3/4", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed; SOLD!
Original hand painted production animation cel of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge, Morty Fieldmouse as Tiny Tim, and Ferdie Fieldmouse as Peter Cratchit from "Mickey's Christmas Carol," 1983, Walt Disney Studios; Walt Disney Seal lower left; Size - Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, & Peter Cratchit: 6 3/4 x 4 1/4", Image 11 1/2 x 15 1/4"; Unframed.
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Mickey’s Christmas Carol is a 1983 animated short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and directed by Burny Mattinson. It is a charming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novella A Christmas Carol, reimagined through the lens of Disney’s beloved characters. The film marked Mickey Mouse’s return to the big screen after a 30-year absence, with Mickey taking on the role of Bob Cratchit, the humble and kind-hearted clerk to Scrooge McDuck’s Ebenezer Scrooge. At just under half an hour, the film condenses Dickens’ timeless story
while preserving its central themes of compassion, redemption, and the spirit of Christmas.
Scrooge McDuck, perfectly cast as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, embodies greed and selfishness at the start of the story. Obsessed with money and dismissive of the holiday spirit, Scrooge spends Christmas Eve exploiting his loyal clerk, Bob Cratchit, and turning away those who appeal to his generosity. His transformation begins when he is visited by the ghost of his deceased partner, Jacob Marley—portrayed by Goofy in a comic yet poignant performance—who warns Scrooge that his greed will doom him to a miserable afterlife unless he changes his ways.
The visits from the three Christmas spirits—Past, Present, and Future—are handled with both humor and heart, typical of Disney storytelling. Jiminy Cricket appears as the Ghost of Christmas Past, guiding Scrooge through bittersweet memories of his youth and lost love. Willie the Giant brings warmth and joviality as the Ghost of Christmas Present, showing Scrooge the joys of generosity and family, particularly through the Cratchit household. Finally, the Ghost of Christmas Future, a silent and foreboding figure represented by Pete, delivers a darker tone as he reveals Scrooge’s lonely death and Tiny Tim’s tragic fate if nothing changes.
Visually, the short blends traditional Disney animation with a nostalgic Victorian aesthetic. The backgrounds evoke Dickensian London, filled with snowy streets, warm candlelight, and cozy interiors that contrast sharply with Scrooge’s cold, empty home. The animation’s expressiveness and the familiar character designs infuse the tale with both humor and emotional depth, making the moral lessons accessible to audiences of all ages.
Mickey’s Christmas Carol endures as a holiday favorite because it successfully marries Dickens’ moral message with Disney’s heart and charm. It serves not only as a festive story about the redemptive power of kindness and generosity but also as a tribute to the enduring appeal of Disney’s classic characters. Through its concise storytelling, beautiful animation, and heartfelt performances, the film continues to remind viewers that the true spirit of Christmas lies in compassion and goodwill toward others.
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