Famous Graves - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - Cast Members (Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed & Others)

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Thanks for joining me on my nostalgic trips to the past down memory lane.
In this video tour, I visit the grave sites and remember some of the actors and the director from the Christmas movie classic, It's A Wonderful Life. I visit the following graves: Frank Albertson, Lionel Barrymore, Argenta Brunetti, Frank Capra, Frank Faylen, Gloria Grahame, Samuel Hinds, Sheldon Leonard, Thomas Mitchell, Lillian Randolph, Donna Reed, Jimmy Stewart, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, Henry Travers, HB Warner
MAPS OF TODAY'S TOUR:
Calvary Mortuary
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Coachella Valley Cemetery
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills
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Hillside Memorial Park
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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Holy Cross Culver City
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Inglewood Park Cemetery
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Oakwood Cemetery Chatsworth, CA
Today I visit the gravesites of the cast members of the Christmas movie classic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.
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San Fernando Mission Catholic Cemetery
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Westwood Village Memorial Park
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Music:
Auld Lang Syne (Jazz) 2:04 E's Jammy Jams
Christmas Homecoming 2:08 Aaron Kenny
Kiss the Sky 2:25 Aakash Gandhi
Auld Lang Syne (Instrumental) 2:02 Jingle Punks
Auld Lang Syne 1:04 The U.S. Army Band
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies 1:46 Kevin MacLeod Holiday | Happy
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@gregsayre4700 5 жыл бұрын

we need more Jimmy Stewarts in this world

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

I'll second that!

@susanvan1672 5 жыл бұрын

I'll third that!

@waltertomaszewski1083 5 жыл бұрын

Greg Sayre I couldn't stand it when Bush and his cohorts used him and other actors to support the Gulf War in a TV special back then. So tacky.

@shawnmalone9711 5 жыл бұрын

He was a true hero. He gave up his career as an actor to serve in World War II!

@deborahskillman3003 5 жыл бұрын

I love ❤😘 emojis on the grave site that's free meek that's something I would get a migraine I'm put Benji on my grave. It's like a really cute train me to show that the man she I like that, about the kids, and the one which one will live on through them, are they did you when the movie I need to know if they're still kicking around, they crossed over on to the astral plane, contact me Mr, thank you for showing these, for me. I get kick out of these videos she got

@AS-zk6hz 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Stewart deserves a better grave marker he was a veteran and b17 pilot of high rank. He served with distinction and was a great actor.

@rneedham667 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe he was really like george Bailey. No pomp and circumstance. He's not there anyway.He's with his wife gloria.

@taratupa73 3 жыл бұрын

It was B24 Liberators that Stewart flew, as part of the 703rd Bomber Squadron, stationed at Tibenham, England. He was a Captain.

@donna25871 3 жыл бұрын

I think that Jimmy’s marker is a reflection of the person he was in life.

@Mulberry2000 3 жыл бұрын

@@zingwilder9989 I think bombing Vietnam was not the height of James Stweart's career.

@LordRawnsley 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think that’s how he would have wanted it.

@laurasmith7976 5 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Stewart's acting performance in, "It's A Wonderful Life," was the best acting I ever saw, and I have seen most movies. Jimmy Stewart was incredible He left an indelible legacy behind. He portrayed that character perfectly.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Thanks, Laura!

@1otterlover 4 жыл бұрын

Just yesterday I was watching kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oqpihJx416usmok.html and one of the things not known explains Jimmy's outstanding performance.

@kenhurley4441 4 жыл бұрын

@@1otterlover Major General Jimmy Stewart! Now that's an amazing accomplishment.

@margarethamilton5503 2 жыл бұрын

“Hee Haw” expression came from the beginning of the movie when young George arrived in Mr. Gower’s pharmacy for work and always hit the cigar lighter mounted on the counter and when it lit would say “Hee Haw”!

@serenhafwilliams-davies5915 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGraveyardChannel what's your name, please?

@cyde8373 4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Mitchell, "Uncle Billy" was also well known as the father of Scarlett O'Hara in GONE WITH THE WIND.

@TheGraveyardChannel 4 жыл бұрын

i had forgotten that. thanks, mooch!

@BlackStorm555 5 жыл бұрын

Remember George no man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings! Clarence. Thank for sharing.😊 🎄

@karolinesmail489 5 жыл бұрын

Love that quote😍

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

So very true! Thanks for sharing that, Black Storm!

@signalstatstevedouglas1387 5 жыл бұрын

That is so true. You go 😎girl.

@imhere653 4 жыл бұрын

@John Caulfield Awww. I regret you feel that way. The end of it fixes all the sadness in it for me. I've heard many other viewers feel the same as you.

@imhere653 4 жыл бұрын

@John Caulfield Understood. I didn't mean to leave the impression I concluded you think it's a bad movie. I felt sorry for you in that you find it depressing. I see now that I incorrectly assumed you would still find a movie that caused you to feel melancholy enjoyable. I apologize for my wrong verdict.

@ericwoodward6149 5 жыл бұрын

Donna Reed was so beautiful. I loved the Donna Reed show. When I was younger that was type of wife I thought be great. A down to earth lady.

@stevesolo. 4 жыл бұрын

She also played the role of miss Ellie for a few episodes in Dallas after Barbara Bel geddes fell out with the management of the show until Larry hagman talked her into coming back to the show at which point Donna Reed was cruely and abruptly dropped from the show without reservation and sadly passed not long after many people say of a broken heart although her cause of death was pancreatic Cancer God bless her heart and soul 🌹🕊️🙏🇬🇧💎😎

@gibsonguitarplayer 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@joybrooks564 2 жыл бұрын

By the time Clarence gets his wings, I’m crying like a baby. Love that movie

@lordcron 5 жыл бұрын

Watching these really makes you appreciate how short and delicate life is...… When I watch the Donna Reed Show which still comes on and see donna in her prime being a wonderful home maker, Mother and Wife it hits home that relatively speaking it wasn't that long ago that these people where alive and in their prime..... We have a lot to learn in a short amount of time on earth..... God Rest Their Souls.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

So true. That's partly why I do these, to remind myself every day about how short life is and not to take a minute for granted. Thanks for watching and sharing, Lordcron!

@lordcron 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheGraveyardChannel God Bless You My Friend!

@elainebines6803 5 жыл бұрын

Christmas to me is chestnuts roasting on an open log fire, snuggled up with egg nog. Bing Crosby, wonderful life and old black and white Charles Dickens films - I hope it snows here in England Christmas day. Thankyou for this video 👍🏻 I'm not that old but I honestly do think, the actors of today have nothing on the real movie stars, of yester year. I couldn't pick a favourite, that's what makes a great film, they all shone, in their own way 💖

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds very cozy and nice, Elaine. Thanks for sharing that and I agree!

@paulcarmichael596 4 жыл бұрын

Elaine Bines I also am a classic movie fan from both England and and America. Those classic Christmas movies of the past cannot be beat. The Dickens holiday movies are so meaningful to me as well as the other classic Christmas movies made. The movies made today seem not to be as memorable as those of the past.

@mousetreehouse6833 3 жыл бұрын

Elaine, thank you for your comments; I'm in my 60's, and a fond memory was staying up late on Christmas Eve and watching A Christmas Carol, the Reginald Owen version (that overlay of Marley's face on the doorknocker still creeps me out!) 😲 Looks like we're getting rain here in northern New England - according to Hollywood, it ALWAYS snows on Christmas 😄! I guess nobody does the holidays like the movies....sigh... Elaine, I hope you get hot roasted chestnuts, a bunch of old movies, and lots of snow this year - and don't forget to snuggle! ☃️❄️⛄🎄🎁🎭

@TheOlskool4ever 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite character was Sam Wainwright. He was the man George wanted to be. He traveled the world, educated, rich and very successful. Plus, he didn't forget where he came from. The minute he heard George was in trouble, he authorized his office to wire him $25,000. That's a friend!

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Everyone needs a good friend like that. George was fortunate to have an entire full of friends. Thanks for sharing this, Olskool!

@lewsoltis5142 3 жыл бұрын

That offer from Sam Wainwright is even more remarkable when you take inflation of the dollar into consideration. $25,000 in 1946 would be the equivalent of $333,626.92 as of December 2020. Hee Haw!

@TheOlskool4ever 3 жыл бұрын

@@lewsoltis5142 yeah and when you consider it was about $8000 that had George contemplating suicide, when you add the $25000 to the money the community raised on his behalf, ol George made out pretty good, didn't he?

@cindyknudson2715 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheOlskool4ever The "up to $25,000" was a loan.

@TheOlskool4ever 2 жыл бұрын

@@cindyknudson2715 He authorized his office to wire George "up to" $25000, what makes you think it was a loan? Besides, George only needed $8000 to clear the audit. Next time I watch the movie I will pay particular attention to that scene and listen for whether or not it was a loan but I'm pretty sure it was a gift.

@nancyaylward1176 4 жыл бұрын

I think that Jimmy Stewart was a National Treasure and still is! I loved his voice, it just caught my attention. Frank Capra is an all time great. Many Directors would not be where they are if there was no Frank Capra. It’s a Wonderful Life, besides White Christmas, is a favorite one of my favorite Christmas movies.

@toms641 3 жыл бұрын

I believe General Jimmy Steward was there with General Omar Bradley (in a wheel chair) to greet President Ronald Reagan was he was sworn in, January 1981. Bigger than life.

@carloschavez5368 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy got his wings, i love all his movies. What a great person . will never be another Jimmy Stewart , i remember in 1997 of Jimmy Stewart passing it was my worst years of mine . with bankruptcy and closing my repair shop and relocating 2 county away to start a new live from leaving a corrupt palm beach county , Florida . im doing good now and living a less stressful life but being older now and have lost a lot of my family members and close friends also its sad but its life you can only go on and make the best of your life. I reminisce the name of people and friends but i don't like to visit any cemetery it just puts me back into a memory which i get all tore up from missing the presence of that person and their life. R.I.P. Jimmy Stewart i still watch all the re-runs .

@masterbair 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I love watching Jimmy Stewart movies. Carlos, we're pretty sure that Jimmy Stewart must have gotten / earned his wings several times over. He was quite a great example for others. Hard to find any like him today. ❤

@geoffryllewellyn7693 5 жыл бұрын

An amusing thought crossed my mind when you were outside Thomas Mitchell's resting place, I swore I could hear a voice saying..... " I'm alright.....I'm alright !"

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

That's nice. I hope so. Thanks for sharing that, Geoffry!

@shirleyschork1504 4 жыл бұрын

You are full of shit! I played that footage over ten time and never once heard what you are saying you heard!

@brgreg8725 4 жыл бұрын

Shirley Schork lighten up Shirley

@cskiles318 4 жыл бұрын

Geoffry Llewellyn at 10.59 I didn’t hear anything. But may be

@b.walker5955 4 жыл бұрын

@@shirleyschork1504 He is referring to a scene in the movie...It is after the party held at the Bailey home. Uncle Billy is drunk he exits stage right just as he is out of view, a loud crashing noise is heard. An extra tripped over some lighting equipment and the noise was unplanned-but completely made the scene. Uncle Billy yells, "I'm alright, I'm alright". Frank Capra loved the sound accident so much, he left it in the movie and gave the extra a raise. Geoffry was just using that scene, playing on that quote, to honor Uncle Billy's contribution to the movie. And like other actors one special quote they had in a movie can be found on their gravesite. This is such a time. It should indeed read..."I'm alright, I'm alright". * I appreciated your wit Geoffry. Brilliant!

@judycoulter4556 4 жыл бұрын

it’s a wonderful life is one of my favorite movies.

@wadecook5429 3 жыл бұрын

I will never watch this in color. This was one of thee most wonderful films ever made. Matter of fact, I think I’m gonna go watch it right now. This movie has been a real important part of our life for the holidays. We even watch it throughout the year; it never gets old. I am forever grateful to the people that played these roles. They have impacted so many peoples lives. Thank you George Bailey and Mary hatch. Very special people.

@boeing757pilot Жыл бұрын

Agree! It was filmed in black-and-white and should remain in black-and-white.

@leesashriber5097 2 жыл бұрын

My all time very favorite Christmas movie!! Jimmy Stewart...that classic voice and a genuinely class act. 🙏❤️🕊️

@mr.g1758 2 жыл бұрын

Years ago I sat stunned while watching this movie for the first time. I felt I'd made a huge mistake moving back to my rural hometown to work where honestly; my grandfather and dad had been president of a small community bank. I loved the story so well I got Jimmy's address (from one of those public Hollywood address books) and wrote to tell him how much it meant to me. He actually wrote back...a personalized card which he composed a few sentences and signed. I'll keep it til I die. If you watch it several times you'll see something new each time. Brilliant screenplay. One more thought few ppl know about. The cab driver and policeman that were in several scenes were named Bert and Ernie, which was where the names for the two Sesame Street show puppets came from.

@JAG51020 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best movies period of all-time, not just a Christmas classic! I believe that the actresses who portrayed Janie and Zuzu, George and Mary Bailey's daughter's, are the only cast members still with us. BTW, Mr. Gower's son died of influenza, not in WWII. That was later in the movie as George was 4-F due to his deaf ear while his brother Harry became a war hero. Fun fact, the scene where George angrily drops the phone and declares his love for Mary much to her mother's dismay, was shot in one take. Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed actually left out about 2 pages of dialogue from the original script, but Frank Capra liked the result so much that he kept it as is as the final cut! Also, the characters Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street were named after Bert the cop (Ward Bond) and Ernie the cab driver (Frank Faylen) in It's A Wonderful Life:-)

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the corrections, I Love Slapstick! And for the behind the scenes trivia. It's so interesting and I really appreciate it!

@ontargetthomunclesam3926 5 жыл бұрын

I Love Slapstick! Ward Bond was cremated and his ashes were buried at Sea I think that it's between Newport Beach and Catalina Island

@InkquiringMinds 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I Love Slapstick. This film references so much history. Mr. Gower's son Robert died of influenza in 1919. 1919 was AFTER WWI had ended, but was part of a worldwide epidemic (The Spanish Flu) which killed 3 to 5 per cent of the world's population (50 to 100 million people).

@TheOlskool4ever 5 жыл бұрын

I beg to differ with you on the naming of the Sesame Street characters. The Jim Henson Co adamantly denies this every year. Their claim is it is sheer coincidence that the two children's characters shared the same name as the two characters in the movie.

@JAG51020 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheOlskool4ever I was not aware of that stance from the company, I had always heard that particular rumor was a verified fact. Thanks for the info!

@psychcorp4449 5 жыл бұрын

Your fireplace looks so beautiful and inviting. I hope everyone appreciates the tremendous amount of time, distance and research that you put into videos like this one. You cover a lot of mileage in Casper to photograph the different cemetery locations. Thank God for people like you who are so dedicated to your craft and share your work for everyone to enjoy. Blessings.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

We love our cozy PS pad :-) One day, last month, I actually managed to visit seven cemeteries--in a single day. It was a record for me. I usually visit one or two cemeteries per trip, so this was a personal best--or worst :-) I'm not sure which. So far, no complaints from Casper :-) Thanks, PC!

@jeff13148 5 жыл бұрын

I live in Seneca Falls, NY. "Frank Capra's classic film It's A Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey takes place in the fictional town of Bedford Falls, but some say it's a dead ringer for Seneca Falls in upstate New York. "I really believe this is what inspired Capra.Dec 9, 2016." Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu, comes here every year for the "It's a Wonderful Life Festival". The Post Office stamps letters "Bedford Falls Station". Google It's a Wonderful Life & Seneca Falls to learn more!

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a wonderful place. Thanks for sharing this with us, Jeff!

@nancydeering4495 5 жыл бұрын

Hehaw was one of many phases used during college and even high school at the time.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Thanks for sharing that, Nancy!

@dburch7894 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, some of these people were BIG. It surprises me how modest their grave sites are.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

I know. It always surprises me too. Thanks, D

@patches1771 3 жыл бұрын

It's sad

@robertmoore2049 4 ай бұрын

Maybe they wanted it that way.

@denisedarnell1641 7 ай бұрын

My all time favorite Christmas movies !!! Before my Dad passed away , I was the daughter who did all his decorating and undecorating every holiday ..including the week after he died January 9th , took down all his decorations knowing it was the last time I couod do that for him. I was 5 mths pregnant w a very risk pregnancy too . Anyways , every year it took me weeks to decorate and we always shared the movie together In fact, the day he died unexpectedly, I was in a store and found an ornament that was a pair of Angel wings and tiny bell on it with the famous line about it. I bought it to bring my dad. He never even got to see it. Hours later, he died and now I hold that cheap little ornament so dear to me. I hang that ornament every year FIRST and say the famous line. Knowing I have a very special angel that watches over me, still decorating with alot of my dads treasures too. Friends and family are always amazed by my decorating skills and how my Dad surely can see my heavily lit tree from Heaven and I know he is proud of me. Hard for me to watch the movie still cause it still makes m cry remembering our special moments together. Dad has been gone 20 years soon and I miss him more and more every year ❤...

@williamgeorgesr.7821 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite Guy. Will always be Jimmy Stewart Growing up in the 50s and 60s watched his Movies including Its a Wonderful life which I still watch every Christmas. He was truly a great American He grew up in small town America in Pennsylvania He became a great actor A bomber pilot during World War II and a General in the Air Force Reserve s and lived to the age of 89 yrs old He was a true American

@ADGreen-es6hm 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Stewart , was big hit in my home town , Fort Worth , he supported Fort Worth Zoo .

@rneedham667 4 жыл бұрын

I know!!😁 i was born and still live in fort worth. Jimmy stewart was wonderful!

@astridheleneegepedersen7073 5 жыл бұрын

I watched the movie for the first time this year. I really loved it❤️

@gorenchick Жыл бұрын

I love this movie. Watched every Christmas growing up. I love toward the end when everyone was stopping by to give George Bailey money to help him and the character Annie pulls out money and says "I was saving this money for a divorce if I ever get a husband" That line cracks me up everytime.

@AS-zk6hz 5 жыл бұрын

This is a very well done commentary. Jimmy Stewart served in the army air Corp and wound up a brigadier general in the Air Force reserve. He flew the B17 in ww2 He was a great actor. A great patriot. The cast was terrific as all frank Capra movies were A comment about the various grave markers that they are not holding up well they are hard to read. And they seem to be made out of metal. Corroding The best material for these type markers is granite. Marble and metal do not seem to hold up well. Granite lasts for a very long time.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing, Allen!

@theking-nz1ut 5 жыл бұрын

Best Christmas movie ever made 🎅🎄🎂🎁

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Agree!

@b.walker5955 4 жыл бұрын

It is actually my most favorite movie, ever made. I measure all the rest to it. : )

@billgrandone3552 5 жыл бұрын

One correction, the druggist's son died in World War 1 not 2. That scene was a flashback to George as a boy. The time setting for the movie was sometime in December 1945.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the correction, Bill, I appreciate it. Seems like everyone but me noticed that :-)

@martincalder2380 5 жыл бұрын

The son actually dies of influenza

@billgrandone3552 5 жыл бұрын

@@martincalder2380 Yes I believe that's right, I was just pointing out the time of his death not the cause.

@marciadiehl5733 3 жыл бұрын

@@martincalder2380 I believe it is referencing the Spanish Flu that happened in the waning months of WWI.

@mikeotolski9549 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite holiday movies. I have the great pleasure of knowing Katharine who played zuzu she gave me a autographed doll of herself from the movie.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, how neat. Do you happen to know if she is alive or where she's buried? I couldn't find any info on her at all. Thanks, Mike!

@elainebines6803 5 жыл бұрын

Wow - that's really lovely

@mikeotolski9549 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheGraveyardChannel she is alive and doing well and does special appearances.

@mikeotolski9549 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheGraveyardChannel she stopped working in the movies in her teen years due to both her parents passing away and moved to Kansas and lived with her relative. She was married had children

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

That's so nice to know. Thanks, Mike!

@kellyleathers8806 5 жыл бұрын

My wife watches this other Christmas classics throughout the year....

@herecalico 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched "It's A Wonderful Life" last night, on tv.

@williamsanders5066 4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Ft Worth TX

@dawnbenchley7237 5 жыл бұрын

It's a wonderful movie!

@hollywoodharriet13 3 жыл бұрын

Love that movie. I always cry when Harry Bailey toasts his brother George as the richest man in town. Enjoyed this video very much. We really ought to do something about H.B. Warner and Thomas Mitchell.

@TheGraveyardChannel 3 жыл бұрын

I agree Linda. I’m surprised there’s not a fan club they can make sure they have final resting place is the fans come visit ☃️🌲😊👍

@janineharrison5186 5 жыл бұрын

Sheldon Leonardo was a powerhouse in film and TV. Amazing talent!

@kencrossman5633 4 жыл бұрын

"grandma Walton" also in the movie

@sincerelylavender6147 4 жыл бұрын

Yes...in the savings and loan during the bank run. Boy she was young then.

@karolinesmail489 4 жыл бұрын

Can I have 17.50

@16Jimboz 3 жыл бұрын

Beulah Bondi, who played Ma Bailey, was also on The Waltons. She played Martha Corrine Walton, the sister-in-law of Grandpa Walton.

@rneedham667 4 жыл бұрын

I watch this movie Every year!🎄 Best Christmas movie ever. I like the man who played George's father. He seemed so nice. Thank You for this video! I still cry when Mr. Gower hits George.

@290wayne 3 жыл бұрын

Love the movie.... I watch it a few times a year. James Stewart Donna Reed great actors an actress..

@kirklonnquist3265 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Stewart one of the best and brilliant actors. There will never be another one like him

@sherrismith9465 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite movies! Have to watch it every year. I didn't know there was a color version. Just went on ebay and bought it, it comes with the color version and B&W dvd. Thanks for sharing this video!!

@drbrz8470 5 жыл бұрын

Such a great video honoring the cast of a timeless Christmas classic. Nicely done graphics and historical bits of movie history.

@deefisher1797 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite movies! I prefer the black and white version myself, but I think its just a matter of personal taste. My favorite character is Clarence the Angel! The character is so sweet and innocent that he makes me smile.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Clarence is very lovablle. Thanks, Dee!

@almontepaolilli4909 5 жыл бұрын

Great tour as always. It’s a wonderful life is a favorite film since we do not know how we affect other’s people’s lives.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be great if we could all look back, like that? Thanks, Almonte!

@travist7777 4 жыл бұрын

That is probably why the second half of our Creator's moral law is "love your neighbor as yourself." Like a ripple caused by a stone dropped into a pond, its good effects spread far and wide.

@johnpierce2095 5 жыл бұрын

amazing how plain a lot of celebs graves are

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

I know. I'm always surprised.

@glendamoody3316 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGraveyardChannel I bet it is for privacy more than anything else or the times were less enamored with more elaborate displays of a life.

@lindanizamoff7981 4 жыл бұрын

There is a verse in the Bible about bones and how you can not tell the rich or powerful from the poor and lowly .I guess old grave stones are the same. I feel bad for those who do not have a marker, it's like their names are gone.

@JRobbySh 3 жыл бұрын

Their films are their memorials.

@sandrap6321 2 жыл бұрын

Breaks my heart that the actor who played Ernie the cab driver's grave is unmarked. Seems like a fundraiser could be started to change this. He helped make the movie memorable.

@Breezy-bv9te 5 жыл бұрын

My Favorite Christmas classic!! An every year tradition in my family..😳😳

@veronamartin5285 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite movie. I watch it throughout the year not just at Christmas time. I have a wreath with the Angel wings quote, a bailey building and loan plus made an ornament holding roses with "zuzu's petals" on it. Last Christmas I was gifted a very large movie poster advertising the movie. It hangs in my hallway all year as a reminder. Next year I plan to creat a sign that says "you are now entering Bedford Falls" Thank you for the post. Merry Christmas!

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

That is so cool, Verona. Thanks for sharing this and Merry Christmas to you, too!

@Nirsterkur 3 жыл бұрын

I love you Mr. Steve as much as I love everyone and everything about this movie.

@jimevans5632 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Very interesting to show the graves of people we see on the screen every year as if they are all still with us. Love the whole movie.

@TheGraveyardChannel 4 жыл бұрын

thanks, jim!

@annejamesolsen3164 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the colour wonderful life and I just love it in black and white their is something speacial about sitting down and watching a black and white film it’s truly brilliant he’s my all time fav actor R.I.P James we love you in the uk xxxxxx

@johnbrennan8838 5 жыл бұрын

While scrolling through KZfaq I came across this video. Before hitting play I paused and thought “am I really going to watch a video about actors graves? “. I’m glad I got past that moment of self doubt because I really enjoyed it! You show the upmost respect to the subjects, you do your research and I like the way you pan around to show not just the grave but the beautiful surroundings. As a huge fan of “it’s a wonderful life“ I truly appreciate the subject of your video, and I thank you for sharing it! God bless you this Christmas and in the coming year!!

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your story, John. I appreciate it and the same to in the coming year!

@jayniestanley7118 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far, the very best Xmas movie ever made. I luv the main cast. D. Reed n J. Stewart. The very best if the best. Luv it.

@littleogeechee223 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Stewart is my favorite actor of all time. There was just something so natural, it’s not really acting, he just was the character. Spencer Tracy, probably my second favorite actor, had that same gift. I love It’s A Wonderful Life. I’ve watched my old copy so much, will need to get a new one before the Holidays. 😁

@jeffmoore3154 5 жыл бұрын

my favorite movie of all time that will live in my heart forever thank you it was nice to get to know these great actors up close and personal God bless and rip!

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Jeff!

@Marcel_Audubon 5 жыл бұрын

"I loved Gloria Graham's Violet Bick character ... "a third of a dance? a third of a dance?"

@jacknakash2677 3 жыл бұрын

Clarence "Angel 2nd Class" was my favorite actor/actress in this awesome movie because he had " the faith of a child" & every time you hear a bell ring an Angel gets his wings

@meganmartin6694 4 жыл бұрын

It's a wonderful Life was one of my favorite my Brothers also watch it every year it is a family tradition. Jimmy Stewart is one of the best actors ever

@Zzsmuf 5 жыл бұрын

A wonderful movie about wonderful people 🍷

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Edgar!

@Zzsmuf 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheGraveyardChannel You are welcome Merry Christmas 🍷

@stevewilson7857 3 жыл бұрын

I watch It’s a Wonderful Life all year long! :)

@robertsullivan4773 3 жыл бұрын

The Pool Scene and when they walked home, Donna Reed just glowed in the scene, a perfect HS sweet Heart.

@doloresfisher596 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Steve good to have a like minded connection the old stars will never be replicated.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

That's for sure. Thanks, Dolores!

@girlgirl4548 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is still one of the favourite films of people in UK. Friends for ever with the US. Merry Christmas.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

That's so interesting. I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing it, girl girl! Cheers to friends forever and Merry Christmas to you, too!

@gaddyify 4 жыл бұрын

This man gives the best grave tours.

@TheGraveyardChannel 4 жыл бұрын

thanks, terry!

@gaddyify 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGraveyardChannel you're welcome, nothing but the truth.👍

@nicolabrooks1795 3 жыл бұрын

Rip to all the wonderful actors and actresses of that wonderful movie.

@johnbrock1602 5 жыл бұрын

The Brigadier General. I salute him.

@davem2bits 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite character actors appears in It's a Wonderful Life. Charles Lane is in a scene, as a man explaining to Mr Potter how his rental income is down because many of his former tenants are buying homes thanks to the Bailey Building and Loan. He leaves saying he expects to be applying for a job with George Bailey at some time in the future. Charles Lane appeared in many other Frank Capra movies and I will always remember him as Homer Bedlow in the '60s TV series Pettycoat Junction. Charles Lane lived to be 102 and is buried in Colma, CA.

@TheGraveyardChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, he’s one of my favorites too! He’s on my list to visit very soon in Colma 😊👍

@Timotheus157 5 жыл бұрын

Well done, good friend! The spirits of those you shared their life and resting place with us smile upon you. I hear a bell ringing...I think someone just got their wings...Merry Christmas. 👼🎄🎁

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Timotheus157. That made me smile. And Merry Christmas to you too!

@denisestory2678 5 жыл бұрын

I love that movie i have the dvd with both versions. Seeing it in color was awesome ! Thank you for sharing have a Merry Christmas!🎄😊🎄

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that and same to you Denise!

@denisestory2678 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheGraveyardChannel You're welcome!😊

@kirkmoore4515 5 жыл бұрын

Always loved both Donna Reed & Gloria Graham. Both died way too soon. Both got years on me. Maybe that's why I find them both so attractive. I never seen either one in an advanced state of old age.

@elizabethmaxwell5532 5 жыл бұрын

Cool Video....I love Jimmy Stewart😍😍

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elizabeth!

@joecaroselli5858 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite scenes are when Mary Hatch, as a girl, whispers her evermore affection to young George... in his bad ear! Also the phone scene with George and Mary when they were both absolutely bursting and then ultimately just couldn't contain declaring their love for each other. Of course the whole ending has one impassioned, poignant chestnut after another. James Stewart's nuanced look right after his brother's toast to him is the sign of a brilliant actor. Just the way that George and Mary look at each other in those ending scenes. So beautifully executed. The whole movie is, to me, a cinematic "oil painting."

@TheGraveyardChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely said Joe, and I agree 👍

@chrisjeffries2322 5 жыл бұрын

Ward Bond - 4/9/1903 - 11/5 1960. Cremated, Ashs scattered off Newport beach California.

@matchrocket1702 5 жыл бұрын

Great actor.

@ginnrollins211 4 жыл бұрын

There's a great scene from a movie he was in called Hitler: Dead or Alive, where he played as a gangster who joined in the war effort to kill Hitler and get some money as a reward. He was in an American bomber that was getting attacked by a Luftwaffe fighter, then Ward Bond grabbed a Tommy gun and shot the plane out of the air. It my be unrealistic as Hell, but that was a very badass scene. Fun fact: Bobby Watson, the actor who played Hitler in the film, played Hitler in nine other films, all of which where propaganda films in where Hitler loses or dies at the end.

@FZappaFan1 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that was Alfalfa! I'll pay attention next year as I watch that movie yet again.

@Zzsmuf 5 жыл бұрын

I could never imagine this great being remade you cannot replace The original greats.

@jack2breeze 5 жыл бұрын

it was remade in 1977 as It Happened One Christmas with Marlo Thomas

@Zzsmuf 5 жыл бұрын

@@jack2breeze oh wow😮

@jeremym7620 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are absolutely fantastic. I love the passion and I love the stories!

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jeremy, I really appreciate that!

@garywhite3264 3 жыл бұрын

My earliest memory of Jimmy Stewart was his role as Col. Charles Lindbergh in The Spirit of St. Louis, another example of his acting excellence in portraying the 24 yr old pioneer aviator when Stewart was a generation older!

@clairebunt5887 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite films of all time I love Jimmy Stewart ❤️❤️❤️

@elainestoffer6178 4 жыл бұрын

STEVE ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE MY DAD PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 2 1999 AND THAT MOVIE WAS PLAYING ON T.V.THE DAY HE PASSED WE WATCH WHERE THE LITTLE GIRL SAID EVERY TIME YOU HEAR A BELL RING A ANGEL GOT HIS WINGS I ALSO LOVE JAMES STEWART IN THIS MOVIE ALONG WITH THE NOTHER GORGEOUS PEOPLE'S IN THE MOVIE MY DAD NAME WAS JAMES THANKS FOR SHOWING THIS LOVE ITS STEVE YOU DO A AWESOME VIDEO THANKS AGAIN❤

@TheGraveyardChannel 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing the memory of your dad with us, elaine!

@pauletteaguilar1394 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this movie so much,one of my favorites, I have always been a great fan of Jimmy Stewart. And thank you for letting us remember the actresses and actors basically the character actors,who really made the great movies what they were. Thanks again for another great video, can't wait until the next video

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paulette!

@kevintortorella9439 5 жыл бұрын

Forget the lifeless dead!

@wandamiller7640 4 жыл бұрын

I love that movie THANK YOU

@captain_tick8480 4 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful touching movie. Still watch every year. Even my dogs sit n watch it. Remember from child hood. Now 65 Southern Ohio

@auntieelizabethleepermartinez 5 жыл бұрын

I love that movie of wonderful like I try to watch every year I like your video 👍👍

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elizabeth!

@evelynroldan5126 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite forever !

@cdub531 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your hard work in making this little documentary. Nice to know all these facts about this great movie.

@TheGraveyardChannel 4 жыл бұрын

thanks, C!

@kimbradley9595 5 жыл бұрын

I watch it every year I'm 63 years old my favorite movie ever

@Zzsmuf 5 жыл бұрын

Just watched it last night in black and white does make it more of a classic 🍷

@peacebstill9187 5 жыл бұрын

I had no idea alfalfa played in that movie, wow!! Thank you, Happy Holidays to you and your family.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

I was surprised when I realized it was him, too! Happy Holidays to you and your family, too Angelia!

@doloresvargas6450 4 жыл бұрын

It's great that you are doing this movie.Steve will like it.Tony

@marcellef8302 Жыл бұрын

Forever my favorite classic movie of all time. I love James Stewart.

@deekay7149 4 жыл бұрын

I recently talked my 16 year old daughter into watching It’s a wonderful life with me. Although she really didn’t want to. She loved it and thanked me for insisting she watch it with me! I love this movie so much! ❤️ Thank you again for a great movie! Merry Christmas 🎄

@TheGraveyardChannel 4 жыл бұрын

that's neat. thanks for sharing this with us, dee!

@myfriend57 4 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing with my daughter but at what age I don't remember. She also watched Casablanca and Rebel Without a Cause with me, and she liked all three

@Zzsmuf 5 жыл бұрын

I miss you Jimmy Cheers 🍷

@karenflanagan1961 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing Alfalfa actor that taken me back to the good old days I was sure he was gone didn't know when.

@jeffmoore3154 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite movie of all time so meaningful and powerful and heartfelt!

@Mmmm-zg1vn 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched "It's A Wonderful Life" for the past 10 consecutive years (every Christmas), this year including. Last two years I watched in color.

@graveexplorations 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my favorites too. Another awesome “Christmas in the Graveyard” video! Thanks again, my friend!

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt!

@Bailey_G 4 жыл бұрын

One of my top favorite Christmas movies....

@missrita1826 4 жыл бұрын

I love Jimmy Stewart. This is a wonderful video. The graveyard is awesome.

@TheGraveyardChannel 4 жыл бұрын

thanks, rita!

@missrita1826 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGraveyardChannel You R most welcome. You have a outstanding way of your presentations.

@normahird5211 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite actor in this move is Jimmy Stewart. I also loved him in Harvey. Again you have given to your subscribers another superb vlog. You put so much care and compassion into your vlogs. The house in the beginning and the end of the video is quite beautiful. Happy Hannukah.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Norma, we love our cozy little pad :-) I have another video coming up next week that I think you might like. I finally got into the Jewish mausoleum at Hollywood Forever and there's someone very interesting interred there. Happy Hannukah to you, too!

@1CRA2YM0F0 5 жыл бұрын

Fun, informative, and factual...Thank you for all you do. You take me places I can't go. Happy holidays to you, the ones you love.

@TheGraveyardChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 1cra2ymofo and the same to you and yours!

@bazoutofhell8293 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the❤James Stewart is the sort of guy you could probably have a drink with and tell you some great stories, I saw an interview once where he explained how him and Frank Capra talked over the script and he made it sound like a silly idea but Jimmy went along with it(thank God) he then went to say it was his favourite film, and rightly so although he made quiet a few excellent movies, a true Hollywood Legend.

@cskiles318 4 жыл бұрын

Hot dog I wish i had a million. Dollars 😊. I did not know it was in color. Thanks for sharing and doing the leg work. Jimmy Stewart said is favorite scene was George and clarance in the little shack