It’s a Wonderful Life

Regular $15/ $11 Matinee
Member $11/ $6 Matinee

Genre

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Release Year

1946

Director

Frank Capra

Producer

Frank Capra

Cast

James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers

Country

USA

Runtime

130 min

Accessibility

Limited Mobility Access

December 21, & 22 Only!

Embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world, Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece now celebrates 75 years with this big-screen event. George Bailey (James Stewart) sets aside his dreams of world travel to run his father’s small community bank, and protect the people of Bedford Falls from greedy businessman Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore). When a costly mistake pushes George to the brink of despair, a visit from a kindly angel (Henry Travers) will show George how the life of one good man can change the world forever.

 

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