It's A Wonderful Life in 35mm

• Tuesday, December 23 @ 7:30 pm
• The Everett Theatre, Middletown, DE

The 35mm screening of the 1946 holiday classic "It's A Wonderful Life" has become a family tradition, at The Everett, for both our volunteers and patrons.  

Did you know that although "It's A wonderful Life" was nominated for five academy awards, including best picture it initially received mixed reviews and was unsuccessful at the box office. Theatrically, the film's break-even point was $6.3 million, about twice the production cost, a figure it did not come close to achieving on its initial release. Because of the film's disappointing sales, Capra was seen by some studios as having lost his ability to produce popular, financially successful films. Its copyright expired in 1974 following a lack of renewal and it entered the public domain, allowing it to be broadcast without licensing or royalty fees at which point it became a Christmas classic.

Admission: $12

Runtime: 2hr. 10min., Screening Format: 35mm



Seating for this film will be open general admission. Doors will open at 6:45pm to allow parties the opportunity to sit together in both the balcony and main floor. Please plan accordingly. 

2nd floor restrooms are located in the historic theatre. First floor restrooms are located next door in our visual art center "The Gibby." Volunteers will be on site to assist. 

Wheelchair accessible seating is available in the back left and right corner of the theatre with additional members of the party joining them in extra chairs. 

This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.

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