On December 20, 1946, movie stars gathered at the Globe Theatre in New York City to celebrate what was expected to be a cinematic smash hit, a new picture by the then-darling Hollywood director, Frank Capra, called It's a Wonderful Life.
HISTORY's Moment in Media History: When "It's A Wonderful Life" Premiered in NYC
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