I wrote to Richard "Tiny Tim" Beaumont!

Last year, I decided to contact Mr. Beaumont since after watching this film for so many years, I had several questions about it. He was gracious enough to reply!

I feel privileged to have been cast as Tiny Tim as it seems to have struck a chord with lots of people around the world (what’s left of it!) at Christmas. I often wonder what would have happened had ‘Scrooge’ been released before ‘Oliver’ as they were both great films but ‘Scrooge’ has always been seen as an imitation. Something I don’t think would have happened had ‘Oliver’ been released first. 'Scrooge' was great fun to work on and I was so lucky to be with such a prestigious cast. They were all fantastic with me and I distinctly remember having dinner with Dame Edith Evans just before the premiere.



We were meant to go to America to be on the Ed Sullivan Show and take part in Macy's Christmas parade but alas the trip was cancelled. As far as memories go they are random: running lines with Albert Finney, Karen Scargill and I developed a mischievous streak in each other and would regularly have ‘food fights’ between our scenes. This would involve us creeping up on each other and thrusting a cream cake, or whatever, into each other's faces. They were such a good bunch of actors who were passionate about the film it was a privilege to work with them. David Collings was wonderful to work with because, as a child actor you can sometimes feel out of your depth but David always included me in the ‘between takes’ moments.



The crew and cast were absolutely dedicated to their tasks in making ‘Scrooge’ a classic film and I feel privileged to be a part (all be it small) of ‘Scrooge's’ legacy.


How cool is that?! :)