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Topic: Never-before-seen photos
from the ´It´s a Wonderful
Life´ snow-covered set |
Never-before-seen photos
from the ´It´s a Wonderful
Life´ snow-covered set
Fox News, by Staff
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Posted By:MissMolly, 12/25/2012 6:14:51 AM
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| Many hope for snow on Christmas. Frank Capra demanded it. The “It’s a Wonderful Life” director wouldn’t settle for the fake snow other movies of 1940s typically used to create a winter set. He wanted real snow for his Christmas classic. The above never-before-seen photos from LIFE.com show the set of the 1946 flick, which used a revolutionary new technique to create more realistic snow. The artificial snow created for the film was costly, but it blanketed the fictional town of Bedford Falls and changed how snow would be depicted in holiday movies to come.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
Labrador Heaven, 12/25/2012 8:24:33 AM (No. 9082851)
If you watch the DVD, Capra´s son, the now-late Frank Jr., explained the cumbersome process for the snow on set. Quite a challenge, especially given the 90 degree temps outside anyhow. The final result was worth it.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
jir, 12/25/2012 9:00:34 AM (No. 9082884)
I tried only once to watch that movie and when the scene came when his ears bleed, I had to shut it off.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
rubberneck, 12/25/2012 10:37:37 AM (No. 9082970)
Never thought I´d see George rolling a snowball atop the bridge! Sweeeet!
Merry Christmas, fellow L-dotters!
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
kanphil, 12/25/2012 10:40:43 AM (No. 9082972)
I guess I´m the Grinch on this subject. I grew tired of this movie long ago--like the second time I ever saw it.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Japanorama, 12/25/2012 4:27:08 PM (No. 9083304)
Not true.
I´ve seen them before.
Just a few seconds ago.
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