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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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MPAA rating: Not rated ; Canadian Home Video rating: G

Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life

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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

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

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It's a wonderful life