It's a wonderful life

James Stewart stars as George Bailey, a man with high aspirations who finds himself tied to running a credit union in a small town. Overcome by despair, he attempts suicide, but is rescued by a heavenly messenger who presents him with a distressing picture of what the town would have been like without him. (Does not circulate), Presents the story about a man who feels worthless but then realizes his importance after an angel shows him what life in his home town would be like without him. Stars James Stewart and Donna Reed; directed by Frank Capra.

George Bailey, 12, saves his brother Harry from drowning at a frozen lake in 1919. In 1928, George plans to leave on a world tour and then attend college. George postpones his travel so he can sort out the family business. George establishes Bailey Park, a housing development with small houses financed by the Building and Loan, so that people can own their own homes.

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James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore

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