It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Book : 9781630263638

As full as a Christmas stocking, It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Book takes you behind the snowy scenes of Frank Capra's magi-cal film starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore to make the story come alive in a new way. The film premiered in December 1946 and was nominated for five Academy Awards. Today, it sparkles as one of Hollywood's most brilliant ornaments, a treasured gift for generations of movie lovers to eagerly unwrap each year. Indeed, it has become as much a part of the holiday season as the man in the red suit himself.

Featuring a feast of stories from cast members--including the two men who played George Bailey as a young boy and as an adult--this extraordinary memory book explores the fascination we have with this dark tale of Bedford Falls. Commentary from director Frank Capra, Karolyn Grimes ("Zuzu"), Todd Karns ("Harry Bailey"), Sheldon Leonard ("Nick" the
bartender), and many more, give the story a new sense
of immediacy. There are rare unpublished photographs,
including some in full color, and recently discovered
images depicting scenes that were cut from the movie,
including Capra's brilliant "lost ending." As Clarence
the guardian angel warned George Bailey, "You'll see a
lot of strange things from now on."