In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946), based on a story by Philip Van Doren Stern, screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Jo Swerling, Michael Wilson and Frank Capra (who also directs): the story follows the life of George Baily (James Stewart), a long time resident of quaint Bedford Falls, who's only dream in life has been to shake the dusty of his crummy little hometown and see the world. As is prone to happen, those plans get put on the backburner, over and over and culm inate in a night of crisis when George contemplates a decision that will forever change things. Will there be anyone to save him, a person who's saved Bedford Falls and its citizens over and over. Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, Thomas Mitchell, Todd Karns, Beulah Bondi are just some of the fine actors behind the production. The film is currently streaming on Amazon Prime in a black and white and colorized version. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening into music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
