An enduring Christmas classic that received Steven Spielberg's seal of approval , "It's a Wonderful Life" is one of the most wholesome movies from the 1940s. For the uninitiated, the 1946 film has small-town everyman George Bailey (James Stewart) give up his personal dreams to help his family and community. Despondent over the direction his life has taken, Bailey contemplates suicide, only for his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers), to intervene. After being given a tour of what the world would be like without him, Bailey gains a newfound appreciation of his life.

For those looking to keep the classic Hollywood vibes going, there are plenty of similar movies to "It's a Wonderful Life." These range from films that also include a wintry holiday to movies from that era with creative

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