Why abridged version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ cuts out movie’s pivotal scene

A free version streaming on Amazon Prime Video trims about 30 minutes out of the classic 1946 film, and viewers took to ...
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DP Richard Crudo on the Lasting Impact of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’: ‘It’s the Epitome of Old-Style Classical Hollywood Cinematography’

Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” was released in 1946 and has become a classic, often cited on “best of” lists and considered one of the greatest films ever made. “American Pie” cinematographer ...