In case you were wondering, here’s as much of the timeline I could find for It’s a Wonderful Life. 1911 — Harry Bailey born. 1919 — Saturday, 3rd May: Emil Gower receives a telegram informing him that his son has died from influenza. December: Harry Bailey drowns while sledding, OR is saved by his brother George, (alternate timeline-dependent). 1929 — Tuesday, 29th October: George Bailey & Mary Hatch marry; The Bailey Building & Loan manages to stay open with only $2 left, due to the stock market crash and subsequent run on the banks.  1945 — Monday 24th December: George Bailey decides to live again. (Bedford Falls, New York)

In case you were wondering, here’s as much of the timeline I could find for It’s a Wonderful Life.

1911 — Harry Bailey born.

1919 — Saturday, 3rd May: Emil Gower receives a telegram informing him that his son has died from influenza.

December: Harry Bailey drowns while sledding, OR is saved by his brother George, (alternate timeline-dependent).

1929 — Tuesday, 29th October: George Bailey & Mary Hatch marry; The Bailey Building & Loan manages to stay open with only $2 left, due to the stock market crash and subsequent run on the banks. 

1945 — Monday 24th December: George Bailey decides to live again. (Bedford Falls, New York)

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    Ok, I suspect I understand why perfectly intelligent people like this film, but honestly I cannot stand it. Basically, I...
  5. barelytolerable said: No way! I thought Harry (almost) drowns before Mr. Gower finds out about his son, because Gower slaps George for not delivering pills filled with poison (he was distracted/upset about his son) and George’s bad ear (from going in the icy water) bleeds
  6. ecantwell said: HOT DOG
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