Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About It's A Wonderful Life

You watch it every Christmas, but these are the things you didn't know about "It's a Wonderful Life." Our countdown includes the Bedford Falls set, the set was boiling, taboo script, and more! Do YOU know any "It's a Wonderful Life" trivia? Let us know in the comments1

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[chrisquinlan]

My favorite part is when he finally realizes his worth, leans against the railing on the bridge and says "I want to live again. Please God. Let me live again." I just think its so powerful when it finally clicks how valuable a person he is and how much he mattered. As someone who suffers from depression, and has been in George's shoes, it's powerful to hear that we are greater than we could ever know.

[raoularmagnac]

My favorite part is the end when everybody is pitching in. ESPECIALLY when Harry arrives. When he says, "A toast. To my big brother, George, the richest man in town!" EVERY time I hear that, it ALWAYS brings me to tears. 😥😭😢

[trinaq]

"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!" Such an iconic quote from a classic movie! 😇😍

[rstein]

Here's another fact: James Stewart was suffering from PTSD in the film and the scene where George took his frustration out on his family due to the missing money was genuine as Stewart just returned from serving in WW2 and he was reluctant to be in the film as it was too soon following the end of the war.

[Thomas_H._Smith]

"No man is a failure who has friends." - Clarence the Angel.

[evanseago]

James Stewart gave in my opinion one of THE GREATEST performances that has ever been captured on film!!! His performance really shows the truth of the human experience and as an actor myself, it is truly inspiring in every degree!!!
Also fun fact: James Stewart lost the Oscar that year to Fredric March for The Best Years of Our Lives, but I personally think James should've won.

[robertholmes]

What I love most about the movie, is that nothing in George Bailley's reality actually changes. It's only his attitude about his reality that it's just so powerful. No movie before or since has pulled this off so well. It's a timeless lesson.

[bossyboots]

We have watched this movie every year since my kids were little. My son has kept that tradition with his family. This year he was deployed to Germany while his family is in Texas He set an alarm so him and his family could watch it together. That truly warmed my heart

[tyrannosaurusburke]

"My mouth's bleeding!" That part after Clarence sends George back to his old life again had me shedding tears of joy every time.

[chrisvowell]

At age eleven, my class were asked to paint a picture about snow. For some reason, I decided to paint one all in black, white and greys and I did a scene of a country graveyard covered in snow at night which I got a commendation for. It was only later, while watching 'It's a Wonderful Life' at Christmas that I realised that I must have subconciously remembered that scene with George Bailey in the graveyard. The film was regularly shown on TV here in the UK when I was young and it must have obviously made a strong impression on me!

[Thomas_H._Smith]

Fun Fact: This was also one of Adriana Caselotti's ONLY performances. It's a well known fact that Adriana Caselotti was the voice of Snow White in Snow White and The 7 Dwarfs, and it's also known that she was locked in a contract with Disney to never appear in another movie. But she was an extra in It's a Wonderful Life, playing the singer in Martini's Bar.

[arthistoryalli]

Jimmy Stewart donated his personal copy of “It’s a Wonderful Life” to Brigham Young University and they play it every year at the library. It’s magical!!!

[juliababyjenjenny]

I love this movie so much! It always makes me cry at the end. And yes, I watch it every year! The message is timeless.

[hobbitess]

Donna Reed was supposed to have stunt double in the scene where she and Jimmy throw rocks at the old house. But in fact she was already an excellent pitcher and impressed everyone on set when she hit the glass.

[dats]

When I was a kid I loved this movie so much I got a VHS copy of it for Christmas. It was when the colored version was first released, but I didn't care. My favorite scene is when George is in Martini's bar praying. Stewart's depiction of desperation always makes me cry.

[mykiethomas]

This movie is a tradition for me every year, whether I’m watching it alone or with my family. Got to go and see it in theaters in 2016 for the 70th anniversary, and though I’d seen it many times before then, that was my favorite time hands down. I’m a big sucker for the ending, and I tear up every single time. My favorite scene is the pool scene, though. I realized that when I saw it at the theater. Love Carl Switzer’s cameo, and I love how even after they fall in, George Bailey just keeps on dancing. Kudos to Jimmy Stewart for being able to do that. I’m sure one or two viewings of this are in store for me, this holiday. Love it.

[sitizenkanemusic]

They sure don't make actors like Jimmy Stewart. 2 Star General. Quintessential leading man. Pilot. Academy Award Winner. He was an example of living one's best life.

[kishabeard]

This movie is on our watchlist every Christmas.
It takes us back to family and faith.

[funhere]

Everyone knows everything about this wonderful movie, just watch the special features, it tells all. I live in Seneca Falls, NY, and every Christmas for quite a few years now, Seneca Falls becomes Bedford Falls, and we were featured in USA Today and did a great front cover main feature. Smile.

[jennifervets]

It doesn’t even need to be Christmas time for me to watch it. I throw it on whenever I’m feeling down. The whole time you feel sorry for George because of how much he sacrificed for everyone else, only to find out he was exactly where he needed to be all along.
I always start crying as soon as he comes back home, but I get goosebumps every time Harry says “to my brother George, the richest man in town” and one of my favorite quotes of all time comes from this movie “remember, no man is a failure who has friends”
It’s hard to imagine this movie flopped when it came out. Everything about it is so beautiful, from the message to the acting.
My dad showed it to me and I’ll show it to my kids and hopefully the tradition goes on for generations