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A Central New York family’s LEGO replica of “It’s a Wonderful Life” received enough votes to be considered for an official LEGO set.
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A lucky clerical snafu
It's a Wonderful Life appeared in theaters on January 7, 1947. It went into the public domain in 1974 and became a Christmas favorite.
Guardian angel's tour
For the past 15 years Donna Reed's daughter, Mary, has been introducing screenings of It's a Wonderful Life in small independent theaters.
It's a Wonderful Life on radio
Screen Guild Theater broadcast the second radio adaptation of It's a Wonderful Life. Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart reprise their film roles.
NBC tradition continues
NBC has confirmed that it will air It's A Wonderful Life on Saturday, December 24th at 8 p.m. ET, continuing a long and proud tradition.
A Mary problem?
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
Zuzu reflects
As The Bishop’s Wife returns to cinemas, former child star Karolyn Grimes recalls starring in two Christmas classics.
76th anniversary of It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life premiered in New York City. It received mixed reviews but became a classic film after it was put into public domain.
It's a Wonderful Life insight
Jimmy Hawkins, who portrayed Tommy Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, sits down for an interview at the annual It's a Wonderful Life Festival.
Jimmy returns from World War II
Jimmy Stewart had just returned home from serving as a flight leader in World War II when he made It's a Wonderful LIfe. Read more.
American history through movies
The Smithsonian's Christopher Wilson takes you on a journey that interprets It's a Wonderful Life with a new set of eyes.
He was there 76 years ago
Jackie Schmillen, a 1998 Donna Reed Scholar and TV host, visits with Jimmy Hawkins about his role as Tommy Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.
Her movie in her theatre
A holiday tradition continues at the Donna Reed Theatre with a free screening of "It's a Wonderful Life" on Saturday, Dec. 10th at 3 p.m.
It's a holiday classic
Join Ben Delgado and Nathan Platte in their podcast as they discuss "It's a Wonderful Life" with Donna Reed's daughter, Mary Owen.
Stars reminisce
Two stars of It's a Wonderful Life, Karolyn Grimes and Jimmy Hawkins, look back at the classic which was nominated for five Oscars.
FBI was interested
The Weird Story of the FBI and "It’s a Wonderful Life’" told by Smithsonian's Kat Eschner. The film supposedly had Communistic tendencies.
Violet leaves a lipstick mark
Gloria Grahame appears as the sultry Violet in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) but MGM later sold her contract to RKO Studios.
How will you watch it?
It’s a Wonderful Life is a holiday staple and has been for decades, but there’s more than one way to watch the 1946 Frank Capra classic.
Noisy snow won't work!
Frank Capra used a new form of snow while filming It's a Wonderful Life during a July heat wave. It allowed live dialogue in falling snow,
Look what I found
Judy Miller shares stories and photos from her sleuthing in the Donna Reed Archives in Denison, Iowa.
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