“It’s a Wonderful Life” is one of the most iconic Christmas movies. But when it first came out in 1946, it was considered a flop. WSJ’s Ben Cohen explains how the movie went from nearly forgotten to a Christmas favorite.

Further Reading:

-The Christmas Movie That Became a Classic Because of a Mistake 

Further Listening:

-Canned or Homemade? America’s Biggest Cranberry Company Wins Either Way 

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