The Right to Be Happy
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The Right to Be Happy

The Right to Be Happy (1916)

Genres - Drama, Fantasy  |   Release Date - Dec 21, 1916  |   Run Time - 50 min.  |   Countries - United States of America  |  
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The Right to Be Happy is an American silent film from 1916 that draws inspiration from Charles Dickens' 1843 Novella, A Christmas Carol. This film was Universal's first attempt at making a Feature film based on Dickens' novella. Throughout the silent era, it stood as the first and only feature film adaptation of A Christmas Carol by an American or foreign film company. The movie was directed by Rupert Julian and supported by a cast of Universal Bluebird players, including Rupert Julian, Claire McDowell, and Harry Carter.

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Themes

Family Relationships | Literary | Marriage

Tags

1916 Release, First And Only Feature Film Adaptation, Rupert Julian Director, Silent Film, Universal Bluebird Players, Universal's First Feature Film

Alternate Titles

A Christmas Carol
, US
Scrooge the Skinflint
GB
The Right to Be Happy
US