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Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
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| 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 | |
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from doing so is George's modest building and loan company, which was founded by his generous father. But on Christmas Eve, George's Uncle Billy loses the business's $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Potter finds the misplaced money and hides it from Billy. When the bank examiner discovers the shortage later that night, George realizes that he will be held responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse, finally allowing Potter to take over the town. Thinking of his wife, their young children, and others he loves will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide. But the prayers of his loved ones result in a gentle angel named Clarence coming to earth to help George, with the promise of earning his ... Written by alfiehitchie
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Honestly, I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like It's A Wonderful Life.
Does it take me back to that place in my heart, that makes me long for everything that once was great and it could be again? Does it remind me of my childhood, Christmas in my home? No. Maybe it's just simply what I always wanted from life and every man I want to be.
Everything about this film is well for lack of better words, perfect. No question to it any longer, the best performance by an actor I have ever seen. It's more than just beautiful, timeless or fair. All of Stewart is revealed. Everything coming together for Capra. Lionel Barrymore at his best, which seems to be his worst.
Sometimes I think there is a reason why somethings happen. And I'm pretty sure there is some magical reason why this film was made. I'm 27 years old and saw it for the first time Christmas Eve of this year. I've watched it 3 times since. The only movie to ever make me cry. I probably wouldn't have all the answers for you, if you asked me why. I'm still trying to figure Stewart out and just how beautiful was Reed.
What can I say? This movie is a life changing experience.
Makes me feel good to be alive. What a wonderful little world it is. And if I waited my entire life, it would not be a waste of time.