However, Seneca Falls has long believed itself to be the inspiration for Bedford Falls. Some evidence of the connections and similarities between the two towns include:. While these details could conceivably be coincidences, nothing is quite as telling as the real life story of Seneca Falls resident Antonio Varacalli. On Thursday, April 12, , Antonio Varacalli drowned while successfully rescuing a young woman who had jumped in from the bridge attempting suicide.
Varacalli was a young year-old when he heard a woman scream for help. He rushed into the canal and managed to bring her close enough to shore where another man helped to pull her to the bank. Unfortunately, Varacalli drowned. That was not planned at all. By the time the film was complete, almost everyone involved was convinced of its inevitable success.
The critics were unconvinced, too. The film placed 26th in box office revenues for the year. But then, slowly and surely, the film was reassessed. American television channels, grateful for the free content, started showing it on repeat. It's a Wonderful Life has hardly been off TV and film screens since, and has come to be considered one of the greatest films Capra ever made.
Better yet, one of the greatest films anybody ever made. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Crazy credits A ringing facsimile of the Liberty Bell without the crack forms the backdrop for the studio logo, which is Liberty Films, and the opening credits are in a scrapbook with Christmas decorations.
The bell reappears before the end credits, and the end credits have a Christmas card picture as a backdrop. Alternate versions The film was colorized three times.
A third colorization of the film was produced by Legend Films for Paramount, the film's current copyright holder, in User reviews 1K Review. Top review. A wonderful film that should be watched again and again. This is one of the best films of all time, without a doubt. I challenge anyone to watch this film and not be touched, if you can, you have no heart! James Stewart is one of my favourite actors, and in this film he acts so naturally you even forget he's an actor playing a part, you really believe his story.
You're pulled on a roller coaster of emotions throughout this film, and by no means is this a light hearted look at life, as many believe. This is not a rose tinted look at the wonderful life we have, this is a dark, downtrodden start to a film where the lead character is about to commit suicide.
However, it is a beautiful film, and is one of the few that you can watch again and again and walk away with the same glowing feeling as you did when you first watched it. PyrolyticCarbon Sep 13, FAQ Assuming Harry followed George to the hill.
If George was never born, then why would Harry be sledding on that hill? What is "It's a Wonderful Life" about? Is "It's a Wonderful Life" based on a book? Details Edit. Release date January 7, United States. United States. Official Facebook. English French. The Greatest Gift.
Liberty Films II. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 2 hours 10 minutes. Black and White. Related news. Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content.
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