Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life

The Resource Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life
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Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life
Statement of responsibility
Paramount ; Liberty Films presents an RKO Radio Release ; screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra ; additional scenes by Jo Swerling ; produced and directed by Frank Capra
Title variation
It's a wonderful life
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  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
George Bailey is not having a good day. His life in the sleepy little town of Bedford Falls has been thrown off track, perhaps never to recover. His business has failed, he's wanted by the police, and he's had a fight with his beloved wife Mary. On this disastrous day, his responsibilities and frustrations overwhelm him, leading him to a bridge and serious contemplation of suicide. It's up to an angel named Clarence to convince George that his life has been one of worth and that it's still worth living. After taking a long look at George's life, the angel offers a portrait of what life in Bedford Falls would be like if George had never been born. This classic, sentimental favorite has become a Christmas tradition
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Awards note
Winner, 1947 Golden Globe Award: Best Motion Picture Director--Frank Capra; National Film Registry selection, 1990.
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Musical score written and directed by Dmitri Tiomkin ; directors of photography, Joseph Walker, Joseph Biroc ; editor, William Hornbeck
Dewey number
791.4372
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Not rated ; Canadian Home Video rating: G
Language note
In English or dubbed French with optional subtitles in English; closed-captioned
LC call number
PN1995.9.C5113
LC item number
F7365 2006
PerformerNote
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)
Runtime
130
Series statement
Paramount DVD
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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