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The Resource Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life, Liberty Films presents an RKO Radio Release ; screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra ; additional scenes by Jo Swerling ; produced and directed by Frank Capra

Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life, Liberty Films presents an RKO Radio Release ; screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra ; additional scenes by Jo Swerling ; produced and directed by Frank Capra

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George Bailey is not having a good day. His life in the sleepy little town of Bedford Falls has been thrown off track, perhaps never to recover. His business has failed, he's wanted by the police, and he's had a fight with his beloved wife Mary. On this disastrous day, his responsibilities and frustrations overwhelm him, leading him to a bridge and serious contemplation of suicide. It's up to an angel named Clarence to convince George that his life has been one of worth and that it's still worth living. After taking a long look at George's life, the angel offers a portrait of what life in Bedford Falls would be like if George had never been born. This classic, sentimental favorite has become a Christmas tradition
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Edition
60th anniversary ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 130 min.)
Note
  • Based on a story by Philip Van Doren Stern
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1946
  • Special features: Featurettes: The making of "It's a wonderful life" (23 min.); A personal remembrance (1991) (14 min) ; Original theatrical trailer (2 min.); Preview (3 min.)
Contents
  • Opening credits
  • 1919: saving Harry
  • Mr. Gower's drug store
  • "You put something bad in those capsules."
  • 1928: George Bailey, world traveler
  • Last meal
  • High school reunion
  • The big Charleston contest
  • Walking Mary home
  • Harry's surprise
  • Courting Mary
  • Wedding day
  • 320 Sycamore
  • Bailey Park
  • On the nest
  • December 24, 1945
  • Uncle Billy at the bank
  • Searching for $8,000
  • Something wrong with Daddy
  • No help from a warped, frustrated old man
  • At Martini's bar
  • On the bridge
  • Saving George
  • At Nick's place
  • Pottersville
  • "I want to live again."
  • Homecoming
  • The richest man in town
Isbn
9781415719107
Instance
Label
Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life
Title
Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life
Statement of responsibility
Liberty Films presents an RKO Radio Release ; screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra ; additional scenes by Jo Swerling ; produced and directed by Frank Capra
Title variation
It's a wonderful life
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Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
George Bailey is not having a good day. His life in the sleepy little town of Bedford Falls has been thrown off track, perhaps never to recover. His business has failed, he's wanted by the police, and he's had a fight with his beloved wife Mary. On this disastrous day, his responsibilities and frustrations overwhelm him, leading him to a bridge and serious contemplation of suicide. It's up to an angel named Clarence to convince George that his life has been one of worth and that it's still worth living. After taking a long look at George's life, the angel offers a portrait of what life in Bedford Falls would be like if George had never been born. This classic, sentimental favorite has become a Christmas tradition
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Awards note
Winner, 1947 Golden Globe Award: Best Motion Picture Director--Frank Capra; National Film Registry selection, 1990.
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TEFMT
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videorecording
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It's a wonderful life (Motion picture)
Credits note
Musical score written and directed by Dmitri Tiomkin ; directors of photography, Joseph Walker, Joseph Biroc ; editor, William Hornbeck
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Not rated ; Canadian Home Video rating: G
Language note
In English or dubbed French with optional subtitles in English; closed-captioned
PerformerNote
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)
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1897-1991
  • 1897-1964
  • 1908-1997
  • 1921-1986
  • 1878-1954
  • 1892-1962
  • 1874-1965
  • 1892-1981
  • 1905-1985
  • 1903-1960
  • 1876-1958
  • 1894-1979
  • 1900-1984
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  • Capra, Frank
  • Goodrich, Frances
  • Hackett, Albert
  • Swerling, Jo
  • Stewart, James
  • Reed, Donna
  • Barrymore, Lionel
  • Mitchell, Thomas
  • Travers, Henry
  • Bondi, Beulah
  • Faylen, Frank
  • Bond, Ward
  • Grahame, Gloria
  • Warner, H. B.
  • Tiomkin, Dimitri
  • Walker, Joseph B.
  • Stern, Philip Van Doren
  • Liberty Films
  • RKO Radio Pictures
  • Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
130
Series statement
Paramount DVD
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  • Families
  • Success
  • Suicidal behavior
  • Angels
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Angels
  • Angels
  • Families
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Success
  • Suicidal behavior
  • Angels
  • Angels
  • Angels
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life, Liberty Films presents an RKO Radio Release ; screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra ; additional scenes by Jo Swerling ; produced and directed by Frank Capra
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Based on a story by Philip Van Doren Stern
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1946
  • Special features: Featurettes: The making of "It's a wonderful life" (23 min.); A personal remembrance (1991) (14 min) ; Original theatrical trailer (2 min.); Preview (3 min.)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Configuration of playback channels
monaural
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Opening credits -- 1919: saving Harry -- Mr. Gower's drug store -- "You put something bad in those capsules." -- 1928: George Bailey, world traveler -- Last meal -- High school reunion -- The big Charleston contest -- Walking Mary home -- Harry's surprise -- Courting Mary -- Wedding day -- 320 Sycamore -- Bailey Park -- On the nest -- December 24, 1945 -- Uncle Billy at the bank -- Searching for $8,000 -- Something wrong with Daddy -- No help from a warped, frustrated old man -- At Martini's bar -- On the bridge -- Saving George -- At Nick's place -- Pottersville -- "I want to live again." -- Homecoming -- The richest man in town
Control code
71381191
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
60th anniversary ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 130 min.)
Isbn
9781415719107
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 097369600149
  • 097369600125
Other physical details
sound, black and white
Publisher number
96001
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)71381191
System details
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby digital mono.; full screen presentation
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life, Liberty Films presents an RKO Radio Release ; screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra ; additional scenes by Jo Swerling ; produced and directed by Frank Capra
Publication
Note
  • Based on a story by Philip Van Doren Stern
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1946
  • Special features: Featurettes: The making of "It's a wonderful life" (23 min.); A personal remembrance (1991) (14 min) ; Original theatrical trailer (2 min.); Preview (3 min.)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Configuration of playback channels
monaural
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Opening credits -- 1919: saving Harry -- Mr. Gower's drug store -- "You put something bad in those capsules." -- 1928: George Bailey, world traveler -- Last meal -- High school reunion -- The big Charleston contest -- Walking Mary home -- Harry's surprise -- Courting Mary -- Wedding day -- 320 Sycamore -- Bailey Park -- On the nest -- December 24, 1945 -- Uncle Billy at the bank -- Searching for $8,000 -- Something wrong with Daddy -- No help from a warped, frustrated old man -- At Martini's bar -- On the bridge -- Saving George -- At Nick's place -- Pottersville -- "I want to live again." -- Homecoming -- The richest man in town
Control code
71381191
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
60th anniversary ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 130 min.)
Isbn
9781415719107
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 097369600149
  • 097369600125
Other physical details
sound, black and white
Publisher number
96001
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)71381191
System details
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby digital mono.; full screen presentation
Video recording format
DVD

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