Adaptations

■ “The Chimes” was made into two silent films in 1914, one of which was a short film.

■ A musical adaptation of “The Chimes” was created in 1992 with music by Paul Johnson.

■ “The Chimes” was adapted into an award-winning short clay-animated film in 2000, narrated by Derek Jacobi.

■ The Colonial Radio Theatre in Boston produced a full cast radio production ofo o “The Chimes” in 2000.

■ In 2004, a stage adaptation by Les Smith premiered at the Southwark Playhouse.

■ The film “It’s A Wonderful Life” bears a striking resemblance to the story of “The Chimes”.