Perhaps My Favorite Christmas Movie
I must confess. I cry at the ending of this movie every year when I watch it. The message of prayer, faith, and the un-measurable value of true friends gets me every single time.
Upon it's original release the movie wasn't even that big of a success. It wasn't until years later when the rights to the movie had lapsed into the public domain that it truly became a Christmas classic.
Did You Know?
It's A Wonderful Life Trivia
- It's a Wonderful Life is an adaptation of a short story, "The Greatest Gift"? The Greatest Gift was originally written as a Christmas card by Philip van Doren Stern in 1943.
- The film won an award for their new production techniques on the fake snow used in the film.
- There was a record heat wave during filming in 1946. Can you imagine wearing those "cold" weather clothes and jackets in 90 degree heat?
- Upon it's release in January 1947 the film was not a huge success with the critics or moviegoers.
- In 2006, It's a Wonderful life was voted as the #1 Most Powerful Movie of All Time by the American Film Institute.
- Alfalfa of Our Gang fame plays a bit part during the dance scene in the high school gymnasium with the moving floor over the pool.
It's A Wonderful Life Videos
Watching these clips make me want to get this movie out and watch it.
It's A Wonderful Life - Cast
Anyway, here is a list of the main cast of characters.
- George Bailey . . . James Stewart
- Mary Hatch Bailey . . . Donna Reed
- Henry F. Potter . . . Lionel Barrymore
- Uncle Billy . . . Thomas Mitchell
- Clarence . . . Henry Travers
- Ma Bailey . . . Beulah Bondi
- Ernie Bishop . . . Frank Faylen
- Officer Bert . . . Ward Bond
- Violet Bick . . . Gloria Grahame
- Mr. Emil Gower . . . H.B. Warner
- Sam Wainwright . . . Frank Albertson
- Harry Bailey . . . Todd Karns
- Peter Bailey (Pa) . . . Samuel S. Hinds
It's a Wonderful Life DVDs and Books
It's A Wonderful Life (Two-Disc Collector's Set) (B/W & Color)
My DVD is getting scratched and I think I'll be updating it with this edition when it comes out in November.
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
The Essential It's a Wonderful Life: A Scene-By-Scene Guide to the Classic Film
If you are a big fan of It's a Wonderful Life you will want this book. It's fun just to read this on its own or right along with the movie.
Amazon Price: $11.96 (as of 10/12/2008)
The It's a Wonderful Life Book
Lots of behind the scenes details and memorabilia.
Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)
It's a Wonderful Life (60th Anniversary Edition)
Great version of this wonderful film.
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
It's A Wonderful Life: A Memory Book
Read memories from castmembers, cast biographies and more in this wonderful collection.
Amazon Price: $11.65 (as of 10/12/2008)
Quick question about It's a Wonderful Life
It's A Wonderful Life Collectibles
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It's A Wonderful Life inspired photos
As seen on French television, Christmas Day.
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From It's a Wonderful Life
And remember, it's a wonderful life.
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Ginger Bread House
Crest Theater - Sacramento
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Share your memories of watching It's A Wonderful Life
For a lot of people it is a tradition to watch this on Christmas Eve. Anyone else have traditions or memories of related to watching It's A Wonderful Life?
