2:30 pm: Michael Willian, Author: “ It’s a Wonderful Life Uncovered: Everything You Need to Know and Have Been Missing All These Years.” Trinity Church. 2:15pm: Video tour by Brian Rohan of locations in Los Angeles County where It’s a Wonderful Life was filmed including: The Martini House Stage 14/Culver City Studios Site of the RKO Ranch and Beverly Hills High School. 2:00 pm: Presentation by Donald & Ronald Collins: “Notes from Little Pete.” Trinity Episcopal Church (27 Fall Street). James Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram (1429 NY-414) - open until 8:00 pm. With the 1919 Dodge Touring Car will be its owners, Keith and Marilyn Smith, who have restored and preserved this important piece of film history. 12:30 pm: The Arrival of the Eighth Cast Member – George Bailey’s Car. Attendees must show proof of completed vaccination. Bedford Falls at BonaDent ( 2495 Bonadent Dr.) Each year, BonaDent transforms itself into Bedford Falls for the holiday season. 10:30 am: Welcome Reception & Launch of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of It’s a Wonderful Life with cast members from It’s a Wonderful Life.
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(Autographs free with purchase $30 fee per autograph for items you bring yourself.) To ensure a safe environment for the actors, attendees must show proof of completed vaccination. Wednesday, December 8: Autograph Signing: 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
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Schedule of Presentations by the Actors, Family Members of Cast Members, Experts on the Film & Other Special Events For the full schedule see A printed schedule will be available at the Festival George Living History Productions) Harold Buchholz (Executive Producer and Writer, Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Netflix) The Jason Middaugh Family (Creators - It’s a Wonderful LEGO Life) More Special Guests: Brian Rohan (Actor, Jimmy Stewart/George Bailey) Joseph Yakovetic (Artist) Janie McKirgan (President/Executive Director, The Jimmy Stewart Museum) Miles Ryan Fisher (Editor-in-Chief, Italian America Magazine) Michael Willian (Author, The Essential It’s a Wonderful Life: A Scene-By-Scene Guide to the Classic Film) Paul Abate (Artist) Sal St. Other Special Guests Associated with the Film: Mary Owen (Donna Reed’s daughter Board of Directors, The Donna Reed Foundation) Monica Capra Hodges (Frank Capra’s granddaughter) Carol Moss Loop (Virginia Patton’s daughter ) The 75 th Anniversary Celebration of “It’s a Wonderful Life” Seneca Falls, NY December 8-12, 2021 Featured Guests - Cast Members, “It’s a Wonderful Life” Karolyn Grimes (“Zuzu Bailey”) Carol Coombs (“Janie Bailey”) Jimmy Hawkins (“Tommy Bailey”) Michael Chapin (“Young George’s Friend”) Donald and Ronald Collins (“Little Pete Bailey”) & George Bailey’s Car