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It's a Wonderful Life
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Celebrating 75 Years of It’s a Wonderful Life

It’s a Wonderful Life premiered in New York City at Christmastime in 1946, making it 75 years old in 2021. Originally slated for a 1947 release the movie’s premiere was moved up so that it could compete for the 1946 Academy Awards. It was,…
Pocketful of Miracles

Capra’s Other Christmas Movie: Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles is a 1961 Frank Capra movie that is full of Christmas. Like Capra’s other Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, Pocketful of Miracles is not exactly a Christmas movie but one that enjoys cult status at Christmas time. The…
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Frank Capra Day

Today is Monday, May 18th and there are only 221 days left until Christmas. It is also Frank Capra Day. Who is Frank Capra? Born on this day in Italy in 1897 Frank Capra would become perhaps one of the most famous movie directors of all…