IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@sparky6086]

George wasn't literally the "richest man in town" moneywise, his brother meant, he was the richest man figuratively, because he was the most loved.

[@Coonazz791]

Yeah, I see many that have reacted to this confuse being rich to being wealthy.

[@Bassmaster12-wk4dp]

Precisely

[@polferiferus1938]

I know you are correct, and it wasn’t the point of the movie, but George, though not the _richest_ financially, he, at the end, was given by his community the equivalent of at least $519,624.77 in 2023 dollars (at least $33,000 in 1946 dollars). Again, not the point of the movie, but it shouldn’t be missed, and it wasn’t by the folks in 1946. I think people miss it today because $33,000 doesn’t sound the same as over half a million dollars.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

@@polferiferus1938 Exactly! This ending has got a double meaning: by the end of the movie George Bailey was the richest man in that town because how loved he was AND, because every member of that town that George Bailey ever helped got together to help bail him out of trouble this time, George Bailey also became the richest man in Bedford Falls financially too ♥️

[@Lydia-gx4pf]

@@NativeNYerChicHK except Mr. Potter was definitely still richer

[@TedLittle-yp7uj]

Black and white is wonderful but, like classical music, abstract painting, or other media, it helps if you understand a little about it. Without the distraction of colour, B&W allows the photography to bring out textures and the contrasts of light and shade. These contrasts can add drama to scenes without exaggeration. Please, do yourself a favour and watch more black and white movies.

[@sca88]

BTW, George's 2 daughters and youngest son in the film are still alive, Janie 88 (she lives near me), Zuzu 83, Jimmie 82.

[@katheryns1219]

No one on their death bed wishes they had more material things. What matters is your relationship with others. Kindness and compassion toward others are the true purposes of life for all of us.

[@malcolmdrake6137]

...but there are people on their death beds who wish they had never been born.

[@JamesLachowsky]

It tugged at my heartstrings when you said you had no friends. Think about the movie you just watched. Think of all the people your platform is reaching. Think of the people who feel they have no one to relate to, and then they tune into you and are entertained for a while. You may have even saved a life or two yourself.

[@Blue_KNIGHTglows]

James Stewart (George Bailey) was actually a returning War time Pilot and this was one of his first movies made after his return from the War. 😊 Merry Christmas

[@victoriaserreno2398]

@@Blue_KNIGHTglows the scene where George is in despair in the bar (just before he jumps in the river), Jimmy Stewart later said he remembered some of his wartime experiences and let the emotions flow in a way he hadn’t been able to do when he was still in the military. Since learning that, I have a very hard time not sobbing through that scene. The terror and trauma must have been horrific.

[@Dougn57]

My mother(white) was born in Mississippi in 1932 and was raised by a black nanny... Mandy... Mandy pretty much ran the house 😊. She was definitely respected. My mothers mother was sick with cancer for many years.

[@christhornycroft3686]

The racial structure was what it was back then. You just had a choice about whether you were a jerk about it or not. If someone's your employee, regardless of skin tone, you have a choice about how you treat them. Lilian Randolph, a terrific actress, plays Annie, their housekeeper and for a movie made in 1946, there isn't even a hint of overt racism. They treat her like she's part of the family. Growing up, she was my favourite character. Lilian was known for her VoiceOver work mostly, and I really need to check that out, as long as we don't end up with racist caricatures, which were common at that time, unfortunately.

[@eaglevision993]

@@christhornycroft3686 Yes I also always noticed how well they treated her as part of their family, not as a servant. It underlines how respectfull the Bailey family was. They never looked down on anyone and treated everyone equally, unlike Potter.

[@M11969]

$20,000 in 1946 would be equal to $324,812 today.

[@bradleyhart2492]

Lets all give India a like for Christmas. Merry Christmas India.... you'll love this movie. God bless and Happy New Year 🎉

[@spjunkies]

HEEE HAW!!!!

[@DerekDominoes]

The message to Mr. Gower about his son dying was a telegram and the word STOP when used replaced period punctuation marks.

[@sca88]

Oh and Harry's wife in the film just died in 2022 at 96.

[@richieb.8918]

Sam owes George millions he gave Sam the idea to get into plastics and where to build his factory and how to make the plastics. This movie makes me cry everytime my daddy was like George Bailey this movie makes me think of him.

[@usmcrn4418]

$5k was a huge amount of money back then, even in the late ‘60s when my Dad bought our nice house, it was only $18k!😊

[@donnagreen3626]

I don't have friends or family. But. I woke up. I can See..hear. Walk. Talk. I have a Roof. A bed. A car........ Focus on what you have got. Count your blessings and be grateful.

[@neilbrie8972]

It's mean as well to be proud of your life, because even if you don't know you can have a big impact on people without noticing it if you live a decent and respectful life. And the movie is a touch of realism as George is very human with hope and dream crush, anger, bad temper sometime, we can all recognise ourself in this.

[@rah2287]

👍 👍 Two things 1.) The crow was actually a Raven (a trained bird that appeared in almost every Director Frank Capra film (it is also the same "crow" that landed on the Scarecrow's shoulder in the Wizard of Oz. 2.) James Stewart (George Bailey) was a real war hero as he piloted B-24 Bimbers over Germany and commanded entire bomber squadrons. He remained in the Air Force Reserves after the war attaining the rank of General. You can look it up.

[@cjpreach]

My all-time favorite movie

[@vinson1445]

I was raised Jehovah's Witness. I remember when I was ten, my sister gave me two Star Wars figures for Christmas. It was the best. I think if you put yourself out there, you would make friends easily. If I could throw a rock at an abandoned house and make a wish, I would wish for you to have one good friend.

[@SAGE_Dust]

Back then that $20,000 a yr salary would be equivalent to $130,000 a yr in 2023 😮

[@jrutt2675]

In reality more like $175,000

[@periechontology]

And you have to consider the fact that this is a small town. 175,000 a year in a small town isn't the same as 175,000 a year in the big city.

[@raymeedc]

She’s an “Old Maid” at 35….. Sign Of The Times 😂

[@deedee67888]

I'm sorry you can't see the beauty of black and white films. There are so many amazing films that were made either before color was pervasive or as a director's choice. The story and the acting are more important than the way the film looks. Hopefully the more you see these films, the more you'll appreciate them.

[@BrianBogiaBricky]

James Stewart who plays {George Bailey} is a huge star back when this movie came out.

[@raymeedc]

Not to mention well before & well after‼️

[@lizetteolsen3218]

This is such an iconic and adult Christmas movie. This was Stewart's 1st movie after returning from WW2--the bar scene he recalled raw emotion from PTSD. He was also unsure about taking the role--thought he was too old. Lionel Barrymore (Mr. Potter) was a close friend and talked him into taking the role. Barrymore is from the acting family (Drew Barrymore is a current generation relation). He was solid as a comedic and dramatic actor. My mom always resented that Mr. Potter got away with stealing 8K.

[@totomomo18]

t's a Wonderful Life is more than a Christmas movie I am not christen and I love it. It is a feel good movie and one of the first time travel element movies. It is so much about time travel or alternative realities that Back to the future 2 allude to it :). Fun fact the movie was not a financial success when it came out and was forgotten. Only because of a copyright registration error ( Which was fixed decades later) the movie was considered public domain for years and because of the that the Tv Networks aired over and over every Christmas till it became a cult classic. Another fun fact the scene with the uncle that was drunk and fell down was adlib because one of the stage worker dropped something in the middle of filming. I love George speech to Mr Potter about the working class. The actor who plays Mr Potter is by the way Drew Barrymore great uncle. If you want another great Jimmy Stewart movie you should watch Mr Smith goes to Washington and Harvey.

[@MrJohnTeacher]

Children working at a young age, or, being slapped around were very common decades ago. It wasn't until the 1970s that things began to change.

[@0101tuber]

George was the richest man in town because he had the things that are of the greatest value, those things which money can't buy.

[@averymurray4722]

Greetings explorer India I am so glad to see you again.My name is Karl,and I have enjoyed your comments,and reactions.I am glad to see you have recovered from illness.Have a Blessed Holiday,and a Happy New Year.

[@djgrant8761]

I’m the richest man in the world yet I have no family or friends. I have Jesus Christ. Nothing else compares.

[@kevincaulder96]

Merry Christmas, India. It's always fascinating watching people if today look at how the world was before their time. This movie, like most you will see, serves as a time capsule into the past. The absence of technology, the cost of living, social norms, and other things that were acceptable are always surprising to people on this side of the 2oth century. Some would even say that as much as technology has advanced many things, it has brought just as much harm as good. Also, the old man in the movie is Lionel Barrymore. He is Drew Barrymore's great uncle and part of the great Barrymore acting family. They were a well-respected dynasty on film and stage. As long as you are in a black and white mood, you should take the time to watch Marilyn Monroe in SOME LIKE IT HOT with acting legends Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, father of Jamie Lee Curtis. It's funny and very good. And the John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart western THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE might give some perspective on how the west was won. I've been subscribed to your music channel for about 3 years and am glad to see you expand your platform. Happy Holidays and good luck into the New Year.

[@djgrant8761]

I miss these days. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is my favourite Jimmy Stewart film to see him with The Duke and Andy Devine who voiced Friar Tuck in Disney’s Robin Hood is a delight.

[@BrummieGal]

There is a colorised version available btw

[@gagirl0499]

Oh my go to movie every Christmas 😊

[@danrowe1453]

I've been following you for a couple of years. You're such a nice person that I'm surprised you don't have any friends. My best friend died a couple of years ago, and I was very lonely. I started going to a church that had people I really like, and I made some friends there. Keep trying. I wish you only good things. Dan

[@BrianBogiaBricky]

Another very good movie you will love too!! It is really good!! I lost count how many times I seen this movie.

[@raymeedc]

~ James Stewart, my all time favorite actor in most every genre besides musicals👌

[@jerrywalters8885]

The dance was in 1928. Movie was made in 46

[@devingalloway2708]

The B&Ws are the only originals. I was born just when color came in, check out the old sit-coms I Deam of Jenny, Bewitched, Gilligan's Island all start B&W then became color. My family didn't even own a color TV until I was in 9th grade in 78, then I got the old B&W TV in my bedroom. Check out "The African Queen" and you will discover "Jungle Cruise" is basically the same movie with CGI

[@scottjones758]

Jimmy's first film after coming back from war as a bomber pilot. PTSD

[@BAD46660]

Hope everyone is having a great holiday week and wishing you a safe and happy new year 🎉

[@sca88]

When I was kid in the 70's, we had neighbors that were Jehovah Witness and the mom was always out preaching so my mom would take care of her kids as well my sisters and I.

[@RebbetzenRebecca]

One of the real antagonists was his brother Harry. Harry lost him his hearing, Harry got married without telling ANYONE.

[@CarryTheThree]

Happy holidays India, I hope you had a Great Xmas, You and the Kids.

[@djm2985]

God is always looking out for us. Good and bad happens to all. Its our faith in God that gets us through the hard times. And its his mercy that gets others through who are without faith. Thank you, for the review and your commentary.

[@dwmadroxxide5090]

Always been a favorite since childhood. Jimmy Stewart was the GOAT back then

[@aw3752]

I’m surprised that you didn’t really seem very moved by this beautiful film. Every reaction video I’ve ever seen about this movie, the viewers were moved to tears and deeply affected. That you didn’t was really sad. I’m sorry you couldn’t really let it in. You seemed quite distant.

[@wraithby]

Yeah, odd.....and black & white films trigger her...

[@FightingTorque411]

Reactors aren't obliged to react the way you want them to on the surface. It doesn't mean she didn't understand or feel moved by it, and her post-movie commentary suggests she very much did.

[@williamgause4029]

A very moving touching heartfelt masterpiece

[@BeastrealDT]

Great movie. My favorite Christmas movie is the original 1947, "Miracle On 34th Street." ✌️❤️🌹

[@devingalloway2708]

Hey you wanna see something that will delight, and melt your heart? "Roman Holiday" Audrey Hepburn the most beautiful woman of all time it's every Cinderella story made after

[@Mitzi73]

Good review. You said most people aren’t born rich and that is true. George Bailey was the son of a banker and grew up with a maid. Even that wasn’t enough to guarantee him an easy life. God put him on the earth for a purpose which he fulfilled.

[@philmullineaux5405]

The scene where George comes out of his mom's halfway house,Clarence telling him he's gone, the extreme closeup on his face, is a very dark, almost scary scene DiCapra did! Can u even believe, this movie saved his life? From WW2? Can u believe how many movies came from this? Jimmy started out as a ww2 pilot, became an ace, squadron commander, wing commander, and an entire flight operations officer! He had horrible PTSD, until he did this movie. And the biggest crime? The banker....shoulda went to jail! He is the original family royalty, Barrymore! But he belongs in jail!!! Black and white Reese Witherspoon movie? Groundhog Day? Scrooged? Four Christmases? Click? And in some places, very dark!! And his girl, went on to massive acclaim. Movies and the Donna Reed show!! The jim Carrey 50s movie, plus Bruce Almighty, plus beautiful sunlight...plus the Truman show? The impact of this movie, ....u can't count that high! Also watch his incredible movie, Mr Smith goes to Washington! U will never hear references to Clarence, ever again, during Christmas, Angels, miracles, without thinking of this movie!! Pro tip.... SNL did a skit where several of the townspeople confronted Potter, whip his butt, then send him to jail for theft and bank fraud! Pro tip...the ginger snap cookie, was made from this movie, when George called Zuzu, gingersnap!!

[@garylee3685]

A $5000 house is the equivalent to almost 88 thousand dollar house today. There is a colorized version of this film, I prefer B&W myself.

[@jerrywalters8885]

Another great classic is THE QUIET MAN with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara with a real Love story good action and some classic comedy. Actually filmed in Ireland and one of early full color films

[@kennymonty8206]

Merry Christmas India.

[@athos1974]

I live in Pottersville. I made the wrong turn in life somewhere along the way. 😢

[@kcirtapelyk6060]

I think you need to give more black and white movies a chance. I guarantee, you’ll grow to love em.

[@Dalehenrickson]

Man, pushing potters chair, was the hired help not a friend

[@anthonyprezioso8115]

Grat reaction! Take care ,blessings for the new year

[@briangilbert230]

"Life is what happens when your busy making other plans" John Lennon.

[@kellyadams79]

Just remember Jesus came to this earth not rich even though he could have. And experienced the same human emotion and hardships. He died and rose again so we could have eternal life if you believe.

[@nancyj795]

Great reaction: it's such a wholesome movie.

[@debbielough7754]

Don't be afraid of black and white. Some of the best films ever made are in b&w.

[@blocker1928]

I think you are a good person and it's surprising to me to hear you say that in real life, you don't have a friend. I think you are very likable and you deserve to have friends.

[@shawnnixon2811]

My favorite Christmas movie

[@Gasmoney68]

Merry Christmas

[@explorewithindiamovies7913]

Happy holidays!

[@lifeandfaith]

You are a lovely person.

[@ArcaneMelodies82]

There is a colorized version of It’s A wonderful life. Personally, I don’t mind either versions.❤❤❤

[@dionysiacosmos]

Were atheist but never used it as an excuse to cheat our kids out of all the fun and memories other kids have. In fact we bought them their own little trees for their bedrooms and let them decorate the trees any way they liked. It wasn't costly. A single string of lights, and a couple of small boxes of ornaments and a tree top piece with a color matching string of garland. Even our autistic son enjoyed going to the Christmas store and picking out the colors he wanted. And it was unusual for him to express his feelings. He picked out M&M lights and a lot of red ornaments. He still likes red.

[@paulward1799]

This was Twilight Zone before The Twilight Zone!

[@jerrywalters8885]

All money values multiply by 27 be close

[@tmckain5532]

I will always be your friend❤😊

[@bmatt2626]

Thanks!

[@explorewithindiamovies7913]

Appreciate you

[@mcgee227]

5000 Dollars in 1928 is $85,779.47 today

[@2020girlygirl]

❤❤❤❤

[@Looksue]

Not a tear / cold as can be

[@degrateone3777oakcliffvirgo]

Another wonderful reaction KZbin family I have a holiday challenge let's see how close we can get to 18 new patreon members within the 5 days we have left in this year trust me it's worth it

[@hollywood3695]

Try meet John Doe. it's another Frank kappa movie some of the same actors and same theme. It should be public domain so it's not hard to find.

[@wiseguymaybe]

You know there is a colored version of this movie, it even makes it more crisp and newer looking despite people critizing it for being changed from black and white to color. Maybe you would have enjoyed this better in color. I just get this feeling you really didn't enjoy this by your reaction.

[@paulklenknyc]

i always laugh at your little giggle!

[@usmcrn4418]

Sometimes old fogey black and white films are the best if you can overlook the cheezy lingo.. blame the movie censors of the time! 😂

[@aranerem5569]

Have you seen the movie Haywire?

[@belindakennedy5828]

Any chance of doing a first reaction to imitation of life and who's going to live my children a true story😭

[@robnj76]

I second the recommendation for imitation of life, there are two versions of the movie

[@aranerem5569]

How was your Christmas?

[@paulamoya7956]

🎄🌠🎄🌠💯❣️

[@janetmueller9195]

It sounds like you are really struggling in your life. Jesus is our best friend, even when there is no one else. The Jehovah's Witness religion is not true Christianity. They don't believe in having a personal relationship with God. Also, no amount of good works can save you. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus took all of our sins upon himself when he sacrificed His life on the cross. Then He rose again to victory, making the way eternal life for all those who believe in Him. May God richly bless you, and may you find the "new birth" as is mentioned in John chapter 3.

[@chrispeterson1989]

You could have watched the colored version. It was made several years later.

[@CPnumber1]

Those eyes are so fucking beautiful 😍

[@circletrack7538]

Different times , different ways !!! It definitely taught respect !!! Could absolutely use some now with the mouthy disrespectful punk kids out there today !!!!