Review of It's a Wonderful Life (1946) by Deborah D — 21 Dec 2016

A Christmas movie that could have been corny, but with a life-reaffirming story and good acting, it wasn't and continues not to be so.

This review of It's a Wonderful Life (1946) was written by Deborah D on 21 Dec 2016.

It's a Wonderful Life has generally received very positive reviews.

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