4-Film British Cinema Collection: The Inheritance / David Copperfield / Scrooge / Oliver Twist

One of the most iconic figures in the history of literature, Charles Dickens penned many memorable tales that readers of all ages still hold close to their hearts. Combined with an unforgettable romance from Louisa May Alcott, these four film adaptations of classic works capture the true storytelling talent of these beloved authors. The Inheritance From Louisa May Alcott comes this passionate story of forbidden love and dangerous rivalry in 19th century New England. Beautiful orphan Edith Adelon lives as a paid companion to the wealthy Hamilton family's daughter, Amy. When Edith falls in love with an eligible bachelorvisiting to court a Hamilton cousinshe struggles to make sense of her position within the household. . Starring Thomas Gibson, Brigid Brannagh, and Meredith Baxter. Scrooge This is the heartwarming, faithful retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel, A Christmas Carol, the story of a miserable miserwhose favorite response to Christmas cheer is a disdainful "Bah-humbug"and the joy he rediscovers about the festive holiday. Oliver Twist A young orphan named Oliver meets Fagin, a crafty, old con man who makes pickpockets out of uncared-for children. On the brink of joining Fagin's band of thieves, Oliver's luck changes when a kind gentleman takes him under his wing. But Fagin won't be so easily dismissed in this Charles Dickens classic. David Copperfield In this Charles Dickens tale starring Laurence Olivier and Richard Attenborough, a grown David Copperfield reflects on his life, recalling his youth, and the characters who shaped it, through a series of flashbacks.