It may be regarded as one of the Hollywood classics of the Studios’ glory days, but an overloud, cloyingly sentimental feature is its reality – with the central performance by James Stewart the main problem.
From an early age, golden-hearted George Bailey cannot escape hometown Bedford Falls, no matter how hard he tries. Now married (Donna Reed) with kids, Bailey finds himself heading for financial ruin. An angel (Henry Travers – second class, so no wings) is sent to help the businessman see the good in his life and what impact he has had on the world around him.
Nominated for 5 Oscars in 1947 including best film, actor & director
Rating: 54%
Director: Frank Capra (It Happened One Night, A Pocketful of Miracles)
Writer: Frances Goodrich (Easter Parade, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers), Albert Hackett (Easter Parade, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers), Frank Capra (That Certain Thing)
Main cast: James Stewart (The Philadelphia Story, Anatomy of a Murder), Donna Reed (From Here to Eternity, They Were Expendable), Lionel Barrymore (You Can’t Take It With You, Key Largo)
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