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Release Date:
7 January 1947 (USA)
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Tagline:
They're making memories tonight! more
Plot:
An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would had been like if he never existed. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars.
Another 4 wins
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MovieWeb's 2009 DVD Holiday Gift Guide
(From MovieWeb. 20 November 2009, 12:55 PM, PST)
Review: Lyceum Theatre Closes Their 2009 Season with Charming Presentation of It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 16 November 2009, 4:11 PM, PST)
(From MovieWeb. 20 November 2009, 12:55 PM, PST)
Review: Lyceum Theatre Closes Their 2009 Season with Charming Presentation of It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 16 November 2009, 4:11 PM, PST)
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IT'S NOT OFFICIALLY CHRISTMAS SEASON UNTIL I WATCH THIS MOVIE
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | James Stewart | ... | George Bailey |
 | Donna Reed | ... | Mary Hatch |
 | Lionel Barrymore | ... | Mr. Potter |
 | Thomas Mitchell | ... | Uncle Billy |
| Henry Travers | ... | Clarence |
| Beulah Bondi | ... | Mrs. Bailey |
 | Frank Faylen | ... | Ernie |
| Ward Bond | ... | Bert |
 | Gloria Grahame | ... | Violet |
| H.B. Warner | ... | Mr. Gower |
| Frank Albertson | ... | Sam Wainwright |
| Todd Karns | ... | Harry Bailey |
| Samuel S. Hinds | ... | Pa Bailey |
| Mary Treen | ... | Cousin Tilly |
| Virginia Patton | ... | Ruth Dakin |
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Also Known As:
Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA) (complete title)
The Greatest Gift (USA) (working title)
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The Greatest Gift (USA) (working title)
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130 min | Spain:118 min (25 fps) (DVD edition)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (RCA Sound System)
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Canada:F (Ontario) |
Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) |
South Korea:12 |
Brazil:Livre |
Sweden:15 |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:PG |
Finland:K-16 |
Germany:6 |
Spain:T |
UK:U |
USA:Approved (PCA #11656)
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As Uncle Billy is leaving George's house drunk, it sounds as if he stumbles over some trash cans on the sidewalk. In fact, a crew member dropped some equipment right after Uncle Billy left the screen. Both actors continued with the scene ("I'm all right, I'm all right!") and director Frank Capra decided to use it in the final cut. He gave the clumsy stagehand a $10 bonus for "improving the sound."
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Continuity: During the run inside the Building & Loan, the hat changes position on the coat stand outside George's office.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "The Facts of Life: It's a Wonderful Christmas (#9.10)" (1987)
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Soundtrack:
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
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What are the names of George and Mary's four children?Are Bert and Ernie from "Sesame Street" named after Bert, the cop, and Ernie, the taxi driver, from "It's a Wonderful Life"?
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I am so glad Frank Capra had a vision to make "It's A Wonderful Life". I'm glad he chose Jimmy Stewart to play George Bailey. There are some little gems in life that help make life pleasant. It is not officially the Christmas season without watching this little gem. The supporting cast is perfectly matched. Donna Reed is wonderful as well as all the characters of the town. This would be a great movie, even if it were not in a Christmas setting. The holiday flavor makes it even more charming and memorable. A angel trying to get his wings is a little far-fetched, but Capra pulls it off. The impact of living a good life cannot be underestimated. What would life be like for your family if you had never been born? Our actions do speak loudly. In an age of 9-11, we need this movie more than ever. The values of "It's A Wonderful Life" still hold true today. Yes, I'll say it, it's a wonderful movie.