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Plot. On Christmas Eve 1945, in Bedford Falls, New York, George Bailey contemplates suicide. The prayers of his family and friends reach Heaven, where guardian angel second class Clarence Odbody is assigned to save George in order to earn his wings. Clarence is shown flashbacks of George's life.
Dec 24, 2004 · The case for a Christmas classic. Among the red-letter dates in the history of Christianity, there is December 25, 0000, and there is that day in 1974 when It's a Wonderful Life lost its copyright protection and became a public-domain property.
- Neville Naidoo
- Staff Writer
- The Story Behind the Story. It's a Wonderful Life heavily featured themes reminding us that we should never give up hope, no matter how bleak a situation may seem, and the movie's own history gave that concept more poignancy.
- Memorable Performances. One of the key reasons for the longevity of It's a Wonderful Life is the memorable performances by its principal cast members.
- Timeless Themes. The world and society may have changed in countless ways since It's a Wonderful Life was first released, but the simplicity of its main message is what makes it a timeless classic.
- The Christmas Connection. Oddly enough, It's a Wonderful Life was never intended to be a Christmas movie, and Capra never saw it as one when making it.
It's a Wonderful Life: Directed by Frank Capra. With James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell. An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
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- Drama, Family, Fantasy
- Frank Capra
- 1947-01-07
Dec 1, 2022 · What are the biggest Christmas themes and quotes in It’s A Wonderful Life? Family, friendship, community, redemption, kindness, sacrifice, and generosity.
Nov 10, 2022 · To some, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without It’s a Wonderful Life on the television. Voted as the ‘most inspirational film of all time’ by the American Film Institute, the film has become a staple of the festive season.
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Dec 25, 2022 · Frank Capra and James Stewart’s tale of a man on the verge of suicide failed to do well in cinemas, but then became an enduring festive classic. Alexandra Pollard explores why.
