Joseph Logsdon Yes, it does. My Favorite Movie.. Love Jimmy Stewart 💖💖💖💖💖💖

I watch it every year. I always cry at the end. My daughters watch it with me. I don't think they cry... but they always come over and hug me because I get so broken up. They don't know that I'm crying because I'm thinking about how blessed I am to have them.

@@francinebarr1204 It's my Favorite Christmas Movie too. 💕😇🎅 I watch it every year at Christmas time.I love it so much. 😍💕

Joseph Logsdon Yes, Carol Burnett nailed it when she said that scene in the bar where George Bailey was at the end of his rope was the best piece of acting ever on screen. You can really feel his anguish at that moment; it comes right off the screen and grabs you by the heart strings. Fantastic movie, fantastically acted and directed.

When his brother comes in at the end of the picture and people are throwing money down on the table... that's it for me... I'm done

Capra was "Mr Feelgood".

Capra was a great man and a wonderful storyteller who had a true feel for the human condition.

Every film this incredible gifted man directed was beyond amazing!

Way better than his movie about "good old Uncle Joe."

I can’t believe this movie bombed when it first came out in 47.

Have you ever seen the SNL skit about what happened after that? It's pretty funny.

I lose it at the grave yard when George learns that his little brother died as a child because George wasn't there to save him. Thus the men on the transport all died because Harry wasn't there to save them. Then Clarence said, "George you really had a wonderful life. Don't you see how wrong it would be to throw it away?"

I know, right?! That whole scene is a cry fest for me. Lol.

pac401 I think that’s the best line & truest in the whole movie! ❤️

Me too!!!!

Yes! ♥️

OMG, you nailed it!!! Thanks

Or that telephone scene with Sam Wainwright and George tells Mary he doesn't want plastics or to be in on any ground floors. He wants to do what he wants and those doe eyes of Mary ranked his plans.

My wife and I were watching on Friday night and she said, I'm your little Mary and you're my little George. 🙂

Me too... So I whispered into my boyfriend's here when I first met him I love you, today.. and he said it back (you should always tell someone when it's real)... And she knew as a little girl💁

"However, the available evidence is indecisive on the question of whether Stewart was so acutely affected by the horrors of World War II that he suffered nightmares, anxiety, and traumatic memories that would, today, amount to a diagnosis of PTSD. And the available evidence points against any such condition being the reason that he was gradually withdrawn from combat missions."

@@drcornelius8275 ...that’s a very specific..interesting quote.However accurate or not it is still does not nullify that Mr Stewart suffered more or less from some form of PTSD,whether or not he was EVER discharged from carrying out combat duties.Was Mr Stewart discharched from the army due to an inability to complete combat missions?I would say not.This still does not preclude Mr Stewart from suffering SOME form of PTSD after his service.

@@cosmicman621 It's entirely possible he did. However, this doesn't make telling stories as fact about the man now based upon a dubious book that was put out in recent years with no fact checking or sourcing behind it. Now everyone repeats it because everyone repeats it. Reminds me of the mindless mobs we have that cling to their political bases now no matter what the truth is.

Watch every year at least once. We do touch other people's lives whether we know it or not.

Exactly! My favorite movie! My family and I watch it every christmas eve!

It really is, it’s our Christmas Eve film every single year

@@lailadxx5615 I wish they would show more than once a year.

He was the best! There will never be another as great as Jimmy!

​@@jeffreydavidconner No proof needed; I believe you have John Wayne's saddle. Yes, he and James Stewart were great in The Shootist. But you must see their co-star in the 1962 film The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance--they both put in Oscar calibre performances.

Amen to your statement. Jimmy was one of the best

@@jeffreydavidconner But in the film Liberty Valance, although John Wayne had met and courted his and Jimmy Stewart's crush first, when he realized she had fallen in love with Jimmy's idealist young lawyer character, gallantly John's ceded to "the better man" ... but later in the film in a drunken rage of regret, he burns down his ranch addition he had built for her.

Spot on Judge Julie. He is my favourite actor of all time! A truly decent human being, even his character in this movie - not a praying man but his moral compass was strong. Hollywood could use lessons from this man. RIP Mr. Stewart and thank you🙏🏻

Exactly. With the idiot in the WH and the whole world laughing at us, this gives me hope that we can change for the better.

That’s simply WONDERFUL ❤️

i really like this 1 and i really like stalag 17 and sadly inever knew the name or ever had tha chance to resaw the movie but its a french movie that i loved more then those 2. also if you never saw the seven samuraie, das bridge.

It's also my very FAVORITE of all-time, as well, Doug! 😍

@@hiandrewfisher Wow, Oliver...YOU need to get a life! Oh, silly me, you were just trolling! ;~) The acting by MANY actors was tremendous...the casting was great. You proffer pedantic semantics about story arc. Do you not wonder why it became a classic? Do not movie viewer impressions over many decades matter? It was the favorite movie they made of Frank Capra, Jimmy Stewart, and Donna Reed, among others. AFI ranked it # 3 all time in the fantasy genre. Critics generally have been very positive about it.

Your husband isn't the only one. My future wife got me to watch it. And that was 38 years ago.

@@hiandrewfisher Your loss, sir.

@@reecemclemore8777 indeed.

@@hiandrewfisher I feel like you're the type of person to think Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is high art... It's okay to have a differing opinion (film is subjective, after all) but to say that it's a stupid and terrible screenplay!? Absolutely wrong. The pacing of the film, story set-up, and climax are all so (pun not intended) wonderful. It's a rare film where virtually every character (extras included) are memorable and all well acted. Everything just fits together beautifully. Frank Capra is regarded as one of the greatest golden age directors of all time. Jimmy Stewart is recognized as one of the greatest actors of all time too! You sound to me like you're a cynic. True, maybe this movie is TOO massively popular and over-hyped, but I think it actually deserves it. (akin to The Beatles in music, or Picasso in art) If you don't like it, that's fine, but it's nowhere near a stupid film. It's sophisticated, classy, and of a style no longer tried today. You have to remember, back in the 1940's Hollywood was deep in the Hayes code era. ALL films had to comply to essentially a G rating. It's A Wonderful Life complied while dealing with suicide, death, sex, etc - but all in a high brow way. The censorship of the time wasn't a hinderance but rather a creative limitation which propelled films to be better. They had to imply, they had to use innuendo, they had to use humor, drama was different. If you think It's A Wonderful Life is trash, I really wonder what your thoughts are on The Artist (2011-ish}? It's a "silent" film done in the old style but made recently. I think it really goes to show just what great heights can be achieved through keeping to older values, and intentionally limiting yourself. Nowadays, imho, CGI has made just about anything too convenient for directors. No longer do they have to work for special effects. Pull up a computer program, pay some animators for a couple of weeks, and you've got it. Hollywood had to be a lot more creative when they were more limited. So many films (this one included) brought about technical innovations just about every year. I think there's been a recent stagnation (or even regression) since the early 90's. Watch some more films of the era (1930s, 1940s, 1950s) and come back to It's A Wonderful Life some other time. Perhaps you'll appreciate it more. Don't be so stuck-up. It comes off like you're trying to be an edge-lord with how your belittling a universally beloved classic.

Yes, everyone raves about Jimmy Stewart's performance, and rightly so, but Donna Reed was perfect too as his wife. You can see the expressions on her face as she observes George going through all the ups and downs of his life. She was so beautiful and a joy to watch.

One of the most perfect chemistry pairings in the history of Cinema. Both are a joy to watch in this timeless classic. I love James Stewart's voice, perfect for an audio commentary.

@@gloriaj.pinsker9577 also she helped george so many times in the movie.

@@wolfie8748I read an article a couple of years ago that pointed out how Mary Bailey was the true hero in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”. She is always there to help him so that he can help others. From giving their Honeymoon money away to all those people to save the Building and Loan, to going all over getting the many donations at the end of the movie that saved him from going to jail and again, saved the Building and Loan! She was his hero!

i want James Stewart for mine.

@@dave928 I think we all do except I believe James Stewart got his wings a long while back! You'll have to settle for 'a Clarence'... they're out there - I've seen two angel spirits in my lifetime and they are most certainly real! You can bet it all on that!

I had mine. got slapped around by a drunkard.

Someone told me a story about meeting him. They said he was the most humble, amazing person. He never once talked about himself. He talked with them, asking questions about them and genuinely interested. They just happened to be walking by and he was outside his home.

@Mark Marsh if I was a Hollywood star, not sure I'd like some tour bus driver telling everyone where I lived !

In 1975, our Ohio high school, had a business oriented class, that got to go to California for a national competition. They took a “Homes of the Stars” bus tour. At Jimmy Stewart’s house, as well as others, they were allowed to get off the bus and take photos (the front of the house was a ‘show piece’ for any gardening magazine). Our Teacher asked the gardener if it would be ok if the class could pose for a picture in the driveway, as the trees and plantings in the yard would make the class picture look beautiful. The elderly gardener slowly got up off his knees from the flowerbed, removed his large straw gardening hat and said, “Well..., ya know, I... I... always thought that part of they yard,” pointing off to the side, “is more photogenic than the driveway.” Yep, Mr. Stewart took the time to take pictures with a bus load of strangers from Ohio. After some time taking picture taking, his wife stepped out the front door, calling him in. Class and dignity, honor and heroism. A - REAL - star and legend.

@@tracyross9554 WOW Tracy. ... The story I told was mildly interesting. ... Yours is an amazing scene from a movie! ... I feel proud and joyful that my little story inspired you to tell your HUGE one. ... From now on, when I get a notification from this post, I'm going back to the video to make sure that YOURS is always the highlighted reply . ... THANK YOU! .. (I love Jimmy so much you made me cry!)

Thank you for your reply/feedback Mark. My oldest brother recently passed away, he was in the “movie/tv” industry and was highly regarded and sought after as an reliable, honest and thorough accountant. His work allowed him to interact with some of the biggest tv and movie stars. Most are really good people, some are unbelievably generous and nice. Some... well, I just hope they’ll find their sole someday. But it seems that Jimmy Stewart was a unicorn... a myth, a legend. His service to our country, and his willingness to help charities with his celebrity are typical of his nature. Trying not to show my age, or brag, the only other famous people that I have personal information about their big heartedness are, Bob Hope and Red Skelton. There’s a reason there’s a difference between a star and a legend... It’s people like this.

And that's how you know it's fiction...

I've been there and I prayed, 6 months later an Angel in human form walked into mylife And gave me back my soul xxx thanks H

Many men, women too came to Jesus Christ after praying to God to show them the way. When God shows up and they realize it, they surrender their lives to Christ. The book by Laura Hillebrand Unforgiven, was about that man in WW2 that had this very experience. I forgot his name. Read the book. Worth your time, just like watching this movie. God IS there for YOU, too.

I'm afraid I disagree. Not that God is too high to come to our aid but that fixing our problems is not always His goal. Even Sharach, Meshach and Abendnego knew that God might choose to let them burn in the furnace. He will work all things out for good but His good is not always what we think it means.

Right sir!

Except he never talked about this in all his years of interviews.... it was written in a 2016 book.... guess it sold more books and duped people like you

Sounds like you've had a rough life that's turned into a Wonderful Life! I hope that all continues to be well for you!

What a wonderful story of your life you just shared! So HAPPY your teacher showed this to your class and you were touched by it as so many millions have! So glad you have a good life now!! God Bless!!

GREAT story JC. ... VERY NICE!

God bless you and your family. We have mile stones in our lives. It's really heartwarming to hear yours !

Love it!

One of the best eucatastrophes ever.

exactly right. because he's not talking about money.

Same. ♥️

Yes.....I nearly lost it reading your comment and THINKING about the scene.

Me2

I'm right there with you.

So true😘

Are the short winter days making it worse?

🤗💝 needed that THANK YOU!!!

I deal with major depressive disorder as well, and I'd like to both thank you for the virtual hug and return the favour as well. I hope you have a good holiday season this year. ❤

A similar theme with a twist is 1990’s Mr. Destiny. You should check this movie out.

Mizer Mustard And you stuck with it! You stayed with the movie. Before the internet and mobile phones, people gave films and shows on television they thought might not be for them a chance. Besides, a lot of homes only had one television. (I recall a time when I was too lazy to get off the couch to change channels and so watched whatever was on). The worse thing about technology today is the way it can set you up to live in an entertainment rut.

zuzuuuuu

Try watching planes trains and automobiles.... its amazing, emotional and funny.

You have THAT right! This world is shutting down! Even landmarks are disappearing!

"I can't fly! I haven't got my wings!"

What's the other movie that moved you so emotionally?

@@georgiannaneller1394 Dumbo, when the mom is locked up and hugging Dumbo through her bars. That messed me up when I was 6.

Oh, that scene in Dumbo made me cry, too...still does.

One of the most inspirational films ever made. Jimmy Stewart didn't just play George Bailey he became George Bailey. The last few minutes of the movie I cry like a baby!!... and it's such a wonderful peace-filled cry!

Yes that's Carl Switzer!

@@steveendicott1855 unfortunately his short life had a very sad ending

@@sekinsocal Yes it sure did!

I knew I recognized those little freckles!!!

Folk lore and most probably BS