life: The classic Christmas film “It’s a Wonderful Life” was first released in New York City on December 20, 1946 (69 years ago today). Jimmy Stewart is pictured here on the set of the fictitious town, “Bedford Falls.” (Martha Holmes—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty

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The classic Christmas film “It’s a Wonderful Life” was first released in New York City on December 20, 1946 (69 years ago today). Jimmy Stewart is pictured here on the set of the fictitious town, “Bedford Falls.” (Martha Holmes—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) #LIFElegends