how many adaptations of a christmas carol are there

There have been countless adaptations of A Christmas Carol since its publication in 1843, with various films, television shows, plays, and musicals based on the story. One of the most well-known adaptations is the 1951 film, A Christmas Carol, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst. Other notable adaptations include the 1938 film, Scrooge, starring Reginald Owen; the 1970 musical, Scrooge, starring Albert Finney; the 1984 film, A Christmas Carol, starring George C. Scott; and the 2009 film