Edition |
60th anniversary ed. |
Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
Based on a story by Philip Van Doren Stern. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1946. |
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Special features: The making of It's a wonderful life (behind the scenes information on the making of the film, the film's conception and reception); A personal remembrance (includes interviews with Frank Capra and James Stewart), original theatrical trailer. |
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From Stillwater Friends of the Library donation, November 12, 2008. |
Credits |
Additional scenes by Jo Swerling ; score, Dmitri Tiomkin ; directors of photography, Joseph Walker and Joseph Biroc ; editor, William Hornbeck. |
Cast |
James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Gloria Grahame, H.B. Warner. |
Summary |
A man is saved from a suicide attempt by an angel and is then shown how important he is to the people who love him. A Christmas classic. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: G. |
System Details |
DVD, NTSC; region 1; Dolby Digital. |
Language |
English or French audio tracks, optional English subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Awards |
National Film Registry selection, 1990. |
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Golden Globes, USA, 1947: Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture Director (Frank Capra). |
Subject |
Stern, Philip Van Doren, 1900-1984 -- Film and video adaptations.
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Families -- Drama.
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Success -- Drama.
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Suicidal behavior -- Drama.
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Angels -- Drama.
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Angels -- Drama.
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Fantasy films.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Feature films.
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Genre/Form |
Christmas films.
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Fantasy -- Feature.
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Romance -- Feature.
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Family -- Feature.
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Feature films.
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Fantasy films.
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Love stories.
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Added Author |
Capra, Frank, 1897-1991. Producer. Director. Screenwriter.
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Goodrich, Frances, 1890-1984.
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Hackett, Albert, 1900-1995.
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Stewart, James, 1908-1997. Actor.
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Reed, Donna, 1921-1986. Actor.
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Barrymore, Lionel, 1878-1954. Actor.
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Mitchell, Thomas, 1892-1962. Actor.
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Bondi, Beulah, 1892-1981. Actor.
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Travers, Henry, 1874-1965. Actor.
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Stern, Philip Van Doren, 1900-1984.
Greatest gift.
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Liberty Films.
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Added Title |
It's a wonderful life |
ISBN |
1415719101 |
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9781415719107 |
Standard No. |
097369600149 |
Music No. |
96001 Paramount Pictures |
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