The strange history of the abridged version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ that cuts out the movie’s pivotal scene

“It’s a Wonderful Life” is loosely based on the 1943 short story “The Greatest Gift,” written by Philip Van Doren Stern.
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Director Frank Capra’s Biography Gives Insight Into ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Character George Bailey

Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart star in "It's a Wonderful Life." When he was asked in 1984 if he thought It’s a Wonderful Life contained autobiographical elements, the director of the film, Frank Capra, ...

You Need To Watch Iconic Director David Lynch Start Crying While Breaking Down ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

There are few pieces of American culture that are more commonly associated with Christmas than Frank Capra's 1946 classic It's A Wonderful Life, which has ...