Marley's Ghost — A Christmas Carol Character Profile

About Marley's Ghost

The spectral apparition of Scrooge's former business partner. He appears to warn Scrooge of his grim afterlife if he does not change his wicked ways, setting in motion the supernatural visits that will lead to Scrooge's redemption.

Character Facts

Played by

Leo G. Carroll

Appears in

A Christmas Carol (1938)

Role

Supporting

More characters from A Christmas Carol

• Ebenezer Scrooge (Reginald Owen)
• Bob Cratchit (Gene Lockhart)
• 'Tiny Tim' Cratchit (Terry Kilburn)
• Scrooge's Nephew Fred (Barry MacKay)
• Martha Cratchit (Bunny Beatty)
• Fred's Fiancee Bess (Lynne Carver)
• Spirit of Christmas Future (D'Arcy Corrigan)
• Charity Solicitor Twill (Matthew Boulton)
• Peter Cratchit (Charles Peck)
• Singers of 'Adeste Fideles' (uncredited) (William Ripley Dorr)
• Dick Wilkins (John O'Day)
• Old Fezziwig (Forrester Harvey)