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SW Selling Well
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Thu 18 Dec
13:00
Mon 22 Dec
19:00 SW

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Runtime: 130 minutes
Director: Frank Capra
Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Henry Travers, Gloria Grahame, H.B.Warner, Todd Karns
Country: USA
Year: 1946
Rating: (U)

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It's A Wonderful Life (1946)

Experience the magic of Christmas at The Odyssey Cinema with one of the most cherished holiday films of all time.

On a cold, snowy Christmas Eve in the small town of Bedford Falls, the camera gently glides from home to home as townsfolk bow their heads in evening prayer. Though they do not know it, their heartfelt wish - to keep George Bailey safe - is being heard far above.

So begins It’s A Wonderful Life, the timeless story of an angel named Clarence (Henry Travers), sent from heaven to help a man who believes he’s out of hope. Clarence’s mission: to show George Bailey (James Stewart) just how profoundly his kindness and sacrifices have touched the lives of those around him.

Frank Capra’s enduring classic is, above all, a celebration of decency - a reminder that doing good for others is the greatest gift of all.

Runtime: 130 minutes
Director: Frank Capra
Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Henry Travers, Gloria Grahame, H.B.Warner, Todd Karns
Country: USA
Year: 1946
Rating: (U)

Family

Times

Thu 18 Dec
13:00
Mon 22 Dec
19:00 SW

Event Key:

SO Sold Out
SW Selling Well
SUB Subtitled
FEW Last Few Seats
AD Audio Desc Available
AF Autism Friendly
CC Closed Caption - Watchword Glasses (Limited Availability)

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