It’s a Wonderful Life

This tale of an ordinary man who, frustrated by his inability to escape his small-town life and pursue his dreams, gets a rare chance to see the impact he has made on those around him, was a box-office disappointment in its original release (despite five Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Directing), but has since become one of the most beloved Hollywood films of all time. 

Director: Frank Capra. Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell.  1946. 132 min. USA. B&W. English. 35mm. 

New print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive. 

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