Community Corner

It's a Wonderful Life

George Bailey and the magical town of Bedford Falls return for the holidays at the York Theatre in Elmhurst.

Be sure to mark your calendar for 1:30 or 7 p.m. Dec. 14, when you can see the Frank Capra classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life” on the big screen. The theater is located at 150 N. York in downtown Elmhurst, and admission for this show is $5. This classic holiday film, perfect for the whole family, is sponsored by IC Catholic Prep.  

Released in 1946, “It’s A Wonderful Life” tells the story of George Bailey, a caring family man who has fallen on hard times and contemplates suicide on Christmas Eve. But just when he thinks all hope is lost, his guardian angel Clarence appears to take George on a trip down memory lane. Through a series of flashbacks, Clarence shows George how his actions have positively impacted citizens in the community of Bedford Falls. In the end, he realizes that no one is a failure who has friends. It is a wonderful life.

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