“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” This is one of the famous movie quotes rendered by Karolyn Grimes as Zuzu from one of the seminal movies of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life directed and produced by renowned director Frank Capra. Released in 1946, the movie is based on the short story, The Greatest Gift self-published by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1943. According to Wikipedia, It’s a Wonderful Life is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time and among the best Christmas films. The movie was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made.
Karolyn Grimes is best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey who appeared in the film at age six and the character who explained when a bell on the Christmas Tree rings, an angel gets his wings. She was the youngest daughter of George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart in the movie.
I asked Ms. Grimes, now 82, at The Hollywood Show what was the memorable moment of shooting It’s a Wonderful Life
Grimes: I was talking to him (Jimmy Stewart) about my rose. He was very gentle and kind. He made me feel very comfortable as a little kid and I think it built a rapport between us. It was the moment I’ll always treasure.
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