It’s a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama film created and directed by Frank Capra, based on Philip Van Doren Stern’s self-published short story and booklet The Greatest Gift, which is partially based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. But did you know that the movie wasn’t popular when it […]
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The height of paranoia regarding communism was at an all-time high during the 40s. This resulted in several government-led projects to ensure that this ideology didn’t spread throughout the United States. But did you know that big-screen motion pictures were not safe from accusations from the FBI? In 1947, the FBI issued a memo on
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James Stewart “Jimmy Stewart” and “Jimmy Stuart” redirect here. For other uses, see Jimmy Stewart (disambiguation), Jimmy Stuart (disambiguation), and James Stewart (disambiguation). James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor, singer and military officer. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart’s film career spanned 80
