December 20, 1939 –
The Frank Capra film It’s A Wonderful Life had a preview showing for charity at New York City’s Globe Theatre, (a day before its official premiere) on this date.
The film is no longer available online – please enjoy the 1947 Lux Radio Theatre broadcast
The film is regarded as a classic and is a staple of Christmas television around the world, although, due to its high production costs and stiff competition at the box office, financially, it was considered a flop.
There have been countless parody of this classic film –
(Another, more adult alternate ending of the film) –
This is truly a strange little film.
Demand Euphoria!
The Haus of Dcaligari 