However, while It's a Wonderful Life concludes with pure-hearted George winning out over the greed-ridden Mr Potter (Lionel Barrymore), the film exposes the grim, unspoken struggles of the ...
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people ... had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town.
Director Frank Capra's biography reveals some interesting tidbits about his motivation in making 'It's a Wonderful Life," and the reason no sequel exists.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” will enjoy just that at the b.o., and eminently deserves to do so. In the wake of the billowing ballyhoo which has preceded the first entry from Liberty ...