Fifty years ago, a little boy was cast in a movie with some of Hollywood's brightest stars. The movie: It's a Wonderful Life; the boy: Jimmy Hawkins; today, he tells his story.
Through personal recollection, careful research, and interviews with cast and crew, actor Jimmy Hawkins-who played four-year-old Tommy Bailey-takes you behind the scenes for a first-hand look at the American movie classic It's a Wonderful Life.
You'll meet Jimmy Stewart, Frank Capra, Donna Reed, and all the people who made Bedford Falls America's favorite small town. Their memories and anecdotes take you through the movie's creation, from auditions and casting to building the set and making the snow. This book is a warm and intimate look at the magical film that has touched so many hearts
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, in which Jimmy Stewart plays a man who wishes he had never been born, and gets his wish, became a Christmas staple on TV after its copyright lapsed. Fans of the 1946 classic will enjoy the recollections of actor Jimmy Hawkins, who played George Bailey's 4-year-old son and has written three books about the movie. He's helped out here by others involved, including Karolyn Grimes, who played ZuZu and who contributes minutiae about the movie. Most of the information is familiar, but the interviews are interesting. The tape also delves into the history of the original short story--which the author sent to friends as a Christmas carol. J.A.S. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine
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Wonderful Memories of "It's a Wonderful Life"
by Jimmy Hawkins
