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| Title: | Essential It's a Wonderful Life
: A Scene-By-Scene Guide to the Classic Film |
| Author: | Michael Willian |
| ISBN: | 1556526369 : 9781556526367 |
| Illustrations: | b/w photos |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 155x230mm |
| Pages: | 142 |
| Weight: | .223 Kg. |
| Published: | IPG (Chicago Review Press) - October 2006 |
| List Price: | 9.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Films; cinema: Reference works |
Even the most ardent fans of It's a Wonderful Life will be surprised and delighted by the insightful discussions of film details, cast anecdotes, curiosities, and gaffes found in this charming guide. Providing a fresh perspective, this companion includes a handy film chronology and an overview of the plot, a complete breakdown of the musical score, a fun and challenging quiz, a DVD bookmarking feature designed to give instant access to favorite scenes and other points of interest, informative historical sidebars, the complete lyrics to Buffalo Gals, and never-before-seen maps and diagrams of downtown Bedford Falls, downtown Pottersville, the Building and Loan, and 320 Sycamore. In addition, film lovers will learn why George should have spent Christmas Eve in jail, who crashes the Bailey family Christmas Eve gathering, the story behind the sudden demise of Mr. Gower's son, how to make a flaming rum punch, the real-life site of the Bedford Falls High School swim-gym, and other fascinating trivia related to the classic.
Introduction; Using This Guide; Film Chronology; The Angels Conspire to Save George; George Prepares to "See the World"; The High School Graduation Dance; George's Plan to "See the World" Gets Derailed; George Calls on Mary; George and Mary's Wedding Day; Moving Day for the Martinis; The War Years; Christmas Eve 1945; Something's the Matter with Daddy; George "Saves" Clarence; Pottersville; George Wants to Live Again; The Musical Score; It's a Wonderful Life Quiz; Quiz Answers.
