Full of great actors such as Ward Bond, Todd Karns, W. Acting was another grand part of the story.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE SCRIPT MOVIE
And of course let's not forget Jo Swerling for the additional scenes that made the movie an American classic. The person who can turn Phillip Van Doren Stern's short story 'The Greatest Gift' into a masterpiece. A beautiful script from Goodrich/Hackett and of course Frank Capra, the magician. There is no film quite as fantastic as 'It's a Wonderful Life'. Even the town of Bedford Falls seems like its a living character and the art direction, dressing up Bedford Falls, for a snowy xmas is terrific. I am so impressed by the perfect casting of each character and the beautiful ensemble work director Frank Capra gets from his cast. Today, more than 50 years later I still watch WL every year and I am sure no one can do a better vocal impression of James Stewart and a good Lionel Barrymore and a reasonable Sheldon Leonard(Nick the bartender). When I was 14 I discovered that I could impersonate James stewart quite well. WL has always been one of my favorite movies and I never tire watching it. It made me cry just reading it through- it is so moving and wonderful. Thank you for publishing the screenplay online. It is my favorite movie of all time, and I watch it at least once a year. It is the "Feel Good" movie of a lifetime for babyboomers and everyone ever after. Just in time to provide a simple and effective example for all of us. I am among the members of the first generation to have this movie available all my life. This movie was the best movie I have ever seen!
As a matter of fact, it gets better and better. I've seen this movie at least 50 times and I never get sick of it. Amazing script and how generous and kind you are to display it - you are obviously more concerned about the fruition and continuance of quality writing and truth.