The classic holiday film It's a Wonderful Life began as a private Christmas card.
In short: Discover the surprising origins of the beloved cinematic staple It's a Wonderful Life. This video explores how a short story, initially written as a personal holiday greeting for a select group of friends and family, eventually evolved into one of the most famous movies in history.
The story, titled The Greatest Gift, was penned by Philip Van Doren Stern. Rather than seeking immediate publication, Stern printed the narrative as a short story and distributed it as a Christmas card to approximately 200 people in his personal circle in December 1943.
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