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I’ve Watched It’s A Wonderful Life More Than 30 Times, And I Just Learned It Was Originally A Critical Flop
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A classic holiday film that was once panned by critics is now a beloved holiday staple, with one writer discovering a surprising fact after watching it over 30 times.
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- It's A Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart and directed by Frank Capra, was originally a critical flop upon its release, despite going on to become a beloved holiday classic.
- The writer's grandfather loved the film, and it's now a yearly tradition for the writer's family to watch it together, a tradition that continues even after the grandfather's passing.
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Jimmy Stewart, Frank Capra, It's A Wonderful Life