1947 • James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore
Director Frank Capra’s Christmas fantasy drama is embedded in American culture as a holiday tradition. Although it was nominated for five Academy Awards (including Best Picture), it was not initially embraced by audiences. The American public re-discovered the film when it was released on television in the 1970s, and the rest is history. It is now considered one the greatest and most cherished films of all time.