Frank Capra (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Arsenic and Old Lace) directs this beloved story of desperate bank manager George Bailey (James Stewart) who contemplates jumping off a bridge on Christmas Eve. His bumbling guardian angel Clarence intervenes—showing George the good he has done in the world—and sets him on the right path. Audiences remember this timeless 1946 film mainly for Stewart’s touching performance, but it also features great supporting turns from legendary Hollywood figures such as Lionel Barrymore, Donna Reed, and Gloria Grahame.
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
1946. 130 m. Frank Capra. Paramount Pictures. USA. English. Rated PG. Family Friendly
Tickets: $11 (members), $16 (nonmembers)
Family Friendly
"A genuine American classic."
"What is remarkable about It's a Wonderful Life is how well it holds up over the years; it's one of those ageless movies, like Casablanca or The Third Man, that improves with age."
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