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Classic Films at the Kirby: It's A Wonderful Life (PG)

Category: Event Calendar

Dates and Times for this Past Event

  • Friday, Dec 15, 2023  1pm
  • Friday, Dec 15, 2023  7:30pm

Location

F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
71 Public Square

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Details

Frank Capra’s classic is a cherished Christmas tradition for countless families. Building & loan owner George Bailey (James Stewart) is all that stands between the good people of Bedford Falls and the wicked miser Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore). When misfortune strikes on Christmas Eve, George realizes, with the help of an angel named Clarence, (Henry Travers) that he truly has a “wonderful life.” ("No man is a failure who has friends.”) 

One Friday each month, the Kirby Center showcases a classic movie on the big screen. Each showing includes an on-screen introduction by Flashback Cinema host and Northeastern Pennsylvania native John Hersker, providing historical background on the films.  

The series features two showings of each film, first at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. on the same Friday. Tickets for matinee films are only $3, while evening films are just $5.