It's a Wonderful Life [1946] [DVD]

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Whether you view this film in the middle of the summer or at Christmas, Frank Capra's greatest film represents one of the most transcendent and joyful experiences any movie-lover can hope for. What Savant hasn't heard pointed out elsewhere is that this must have been Capra's statement against the violent, amoral 40s thrillers he so vociferously condemned in his autobiography, films like Kiss of Death where grandmothers in wheelchairs are pushed to their deaths down stairways. Certain items can take longer to source than the estimated week, particularly during busy trading periods and may take longer to arrive at our warehouse. They made possible a complete reorganization of It's a Wonderful Life, introducing from the very beginning the whimsical fantasy element and the crucial threat of suicide. Capra's triumph is to acknowledge the difficulties and disappointments of life, while affirming--in the teary-eyed final reel--his cherished values of friendship and individual achievement.

Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Es la edición americana, compatible zonas A, B y C, totalmente restaurada y una calidad bástate buena, 2 discos, Blu-ray 4 k versión en B/N y Blu-ray versión coloreada (está francamente bien). Before ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE,’ snow was created using painted cornflakes, unfortunately, the flakes would make so much noise, that any dialogue would have to be dubbed in later in postproduction, but frank Capra wanted to record the sounds live, so a new snow effect was created, using foamite, a chemical used to fight fires, soap and water. If you can imagine the movie playing as a straight narrative, you can see the problems it would impose on the story structure.

Again the strong audio fidelity maintains sharp dialogue with a pleasant maturity from its original 71 year old release in the cinema. For a man who rarely admited professional problems, Capra's account of acute anxiety while making what became his most beloved film raised my curiosity. To provide him the help he needs, a neophyte angel, still in the process of earning his wings, is dispatched to take over the case of George Bailey. 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.

But it does document the fact that there was great indecision before shooting as to what structure to give Life, and details Capra's unwillingness to commit to a flashback wraparound structure.

Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. For showing him the futility of feeling futile, Clarence is rewarded with a beautiful pair of wings. Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Gloria Grahame, H. Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece continues to endure, and 71 years this beloved classic film still remains as powerful and moving as the day it was made. His direction of the individual characterizations delivered is also distinctively his, and the performances, from the starring roles of James Stewart and Donna Reed down to the smallest bit, are magnificent.