It's a Wonderful Life: Digital - Black and White (Abridged Version)
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Release Date: 12/20/1947
Is it still being produced?: Yes
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This version of the film cuts 22mins out of the original film due to copyright issues between the movie studio and the author of the book The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern.
What is missing from the original film
| Missing Scene | Time Frame in the Original Movie |
|---|---|
| Long opening with angels discussing George | |
| Young George saving Harry | |
| George waiting to travel until Harry graduates | |
| Many Bedford Falls vignettes | |
| Flashback to Mr. Potter stealing money | |
| Many George and Mary scenes | |
| Most of George seeing alternate reality |
Information Source:
With Leo, Color. “What Is It’s a Wonderful Life Abridged Version?” Color With Leo, 20 Sept. 2023, https://www.colorwithleo.com/what-is-its-a-wonderful-life-abridged-version/. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.
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.png) | Digital | Black and White (Abridged Version) | 12/20/1947 |
| Digital | Black and White (Amazon) | 12/20/1946 |
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