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"It's a Wonderful Life" Motion Picture Screenplays, 1945-1946
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- It's a wonderful life (Motion picture)
- Title
- "It's a Wonderful Life" Motion Picture Screenplays
- Dates
- 1945-1946 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .2 cubic ft. (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- 12595
- Summary
- Various drafts of the screenplay for "It's a Wonderful Life", a motion picture directed by Frank Capra.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
"It's a Wonderful Life" was a film directed by Frank Capra in 1946. James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore starred in the iconic motion picture about an angel who helps a compassionate, but despairing, businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. The plot was based on a short story by Philip Van Doren Stern titled "The Greatest Gift".
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains screenplays that were used in developing the movie "It's a Wonderful Life". Included are a script by Clifford Odets titled "The Greatest Gift" and a partial script by Dorothy Parker, as well as a version of the final shooting script.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created around "It's a Wonderful Life" at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was purchased from Clouds Hill Books in New York in July 2014.
Processing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture plays
Personal Names
- Capra, Frank, 1897-1991
Form or Genre Terms
- Screenplays
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Odets, Clifford, 1906-1963 : Greatest gift
- Parker, Dorothy, : It's a wonderful life
