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It's a Wonderful Life . By George Baily

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Real Estate Agent with Medendorp Real Estate Group Muskegon 6502399695

This Movie can teach us all about life . Just a reminder to watch this great Movie

 

he film takes place in the fictional town of Bedford Falls shortly after World War II and stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve gains the attention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers) who is sent to help him in his hour of need. Much of the film is told through flashbacks spanning George's entire life and narrated by Franklin and Joseph, unseen Angels who are preparing Clarence for his mission to save George. Through these flashbacks we see all the people whose lives have been touched by George and the difference he has made to the community in which he lives.

The film is regarded as a classic and is a staple of Christmas television around the world, although, due to its high production costs and stiff competition at the box office, financially, it was considered a "flop." The film's break-even point was actually $6.3 million, approximately twice the production cost, a figure it never came close to achieving in its initial release.[2] An appraisal in 2006 reported: "Although it was not the complete box-office failure that today everyone believes … it was a major disappointment and confirmed, at least to the studios, that Capra was no longer capable of turning out the populist features that made his films the must-see, money-making events they once were."[3]

It's a Wonderful Life was nominated for five Oscars without winning any, but the film has since been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made, and placed number one on their list of the most inspirational American films of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfgXV3G9l2s

 

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Comments (2)

Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

I have a cousin, George Bailey... he hates the movie. 

BTW, if you get a chance you should see The Best Years of Our Lives.  That's the movie that DID win the Oscar that year.  it is an amazing movie.

Dec 24, 2008 03:26 PM
Karen Rice Keller Williams Real Est
Keller Williams Real Estate - Hawley, PA
Northeast PA & Lake Wallenpaupack Home Sales

I love this movie - I don't know whether it's the story, James Stewart, or Clarence, but this movie is one of my all time favorites.  We watch it every year, and I always cry at the end.

It's a good lesson for anyone who thinks they're a failure - if they've touched only one life in some seemingly small way, they are NOT a failure.  We get so wrapped up in our own problems and worries...

Lane - I have seen Best Years of Our Lives and while it was OK, it never really grabbed me in the way that Wonderful Life does - in fact, I've only seen it once and never had a desire to see it again.  Hmm.  Funny how different movies touch different people, isn't it? :)

Dec 24, 2008 03:31 PM