Festival Photo Gallery

The 71st Anniversary Celebration of "It's a Wonderful Life" with (left to right) Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu Bailey), Carol Coombs (Janie Bailey), Jeanine Roose (Young Violet Bick) and Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey).  Photo by Henry Law

The 71st Anniversary Celebration of "It's a Wonderful Life" with (left to right) Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu Bailey), Carol Coombs (Janie Bailey), Jeanine Roose (Young Violet Bick) and Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey). Photo by Henry Law

Thanks to Ed Thurston (far right) and Ed Van Fleet (far left) from Thurston Services who provided the cement and beautiful display cases and to Lou Ferrara (second from right) for organizing this lasting tribute to the four actors from "It's a Wonderful Life."  Photo by Henry Law

Thanks to Ed Thurston (far right) and Ed Van Fleet (far left) from Thurston Services who provided the cement and beautiful display cases and to Lou Ferrara (second from right) for organizing this lasting tribute to the four actors from "It's a Wonderful Life." Photo by Henry Law

"Every time a bell rings . . . ":  (Left to right)  Monica Capra Hodges (Frank Capra's granddaughter), Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu Bailey), Carol Coombs (Janie Bailey), Jeanine Roose (Young Violet Bick) and Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey) attach bells to the bridge in honor of their loved ones. Photo by Henry Law

"Every time a bell rings . . . ": (Left to right) Monica Capra Hodges (Frank Capra's granddaughter), Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu Bailey), Carol Coombs (Janie Bailey), Jeanine Roose (Young Violet Bick) and Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey) attach bells to the bridge in honor of their loved ones. Photo by Henry Law

 
Presentations by actors and others associated with the film were held at the historic Wesleyan Chapel, Women's Rights National Historical Park.  Photo by Henry Law

Presentations by actors and others associated with the film were held at the historic Wesleyan Chapel, Women's Rights National Historical Park. Photo by Henry Law

Autograph signing hosted by the Arc of Seneca Cayuga.  Photo by Henry Law

Autograph signing hosted by the Arc of Seneca Cayuga. Photo by Henry Law

Karolyn Grimes at the podium with (left to right) Jimmy Hawkins, Jeanine Roose and Carol Coombs at "Frank Capra's Preview Dinner" held at the New York Chiropractic College.  Photo by Henry Law

Karolyn Grimes at the podium with (left to right) Jimmy Hawkins, Jeanine Roose and Carol Coombs at "Frank Capra's Preview Dinner" held at the New York Chiropractic College. Photo by Henry Law

Anna Luisi-Ellis directs the Mynderse Academy Chamber Singers prior to the Press Conference at The Seneca Falls It's a Wonderful Life Museum.  Photo by Henry Law

Anna Luisi-Ellis directs the Mynderse Academy Chamber Singers prior to the Press Conference at The Seneca Falls It's a Wonderful Life Museum. Photo by Henry Law

Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro welcomes special guests and other visitors to Seneca Falls during a Press Conference at The Seneca Falls It's a Wonderful Life Museum.  Photo by Henry Law

Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro welcomes special guests and other visitors to Seneca Falls during a Press Conference at The Seneca Falls It's a Wonderful Life Museum. Photo by Henry Law

Actors from "It's a Wonderful Life" join Seneca Falls Postmaster Dawn Waldron to launch the 2017 Bedford Falls Station Holiday Postmark.  Photo by Henry law

Actors from "It's a Wonderful Life" join Seneca Falls Postmaster Dawn Waldron to launch the 2017 Bedford Falls Station Holiday Postmark. Photo by Henry law

Karolyn Grimes and Jimmy Hawkins pose for photos at the Welcome Reception hosted by the Seneca Falls Historical Society.  Photo by Henry Law

Karolyn Grimes and Jimmy Hawkins pose for photos at the Welcome Reception hosted by the Seneca Falls Historical Society. Photo by Henry Law

Karolyn Grimes and Jimmy Hawkins share their experiences in making "It's a Wonderful Life" at a special Holiday Kick-Off Meet and Greet at Del Lago Resort & Casino, prior to the showing of "It's a Wonderful Life" in The Vine.  Photo by Anwei Law

Karolyn Grimes and Jimmy Hawkins share their experiences in making "It's a Wonderful Life" at a special Holiday Kick-Off Meet and Greet at Del Lago Resort & Casino, prior to the showing of "It's a Wonderful Life" in The Vine. Photo by Anwei Law

Actors from "It's a Wonderful Life" present "Bread, Salt & Wine" to Alicia and Jason Carnicelli and their nine children as part of a housewarming ceremony is association with Habitat for Humanity.  Menzo Case, President of the Board of Habitat for Humanity Seneca County, and Lou Ferrara, Construction Chair, can be seen to the right.  Photo by Henry Law

Actors from "It's a Wonderful Life" present "Bread, Salt & Wine" to Alicia and Jason Carnicelli and their nine children as part of a housewarming ceremony is association with Habitat for Humanity. Menzo Case, President of the Board of Habitat for Humanity Seneca County, and Lou Ferrara, Construction Chair, can be seen to the right. Photo by Henry Law

Karolyn Grimes presents the 14th Annual George Bailey award to Reg Batty and his twin brother Andy (who passed away in August, 2017).  Reg passed away less than three weeks after receiving the Award.  Photo by Henry Law

Karolyn Grimes presents the 14th Annual George Bailey award to Reg Batty and his twin brother Andy (who passed away in August, 2017). Reg passed away less than three weeks after receiving the Award. Photo by Henry Law

World War II Veterans Ed Chase and John Robbins are honored by Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey), other cast members and fans from around the country who attended the Sunday night dinner "Welcome Home, Harry Bailey -- Celebrating the Final Scene of 'It's a Wonderful Life.'" Photo by Henry Law

World War II Veterans Ed Chase and John Robbins are honored by Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey), other cast members and fans from around the country who attended the Sunday night dinner "Welcome Home, Harry Bailey -- Celebrating the Final Scene of 'It's a Wonderful Life.'" Photo by Henry Law

Andy Stobie & The Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra perform at the "Dance by the Light of the Moon."  Photo by Henry Law

Andy Stobie & The Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra perform at the "Dance by the Light of the Moon." Photo by Henry Law

"Dance by the Light of the Moon" -- winners of the Swing Dance Contest.  Photo by Henry Law

"Dance by the Light of the Moon" -- winners of the Swing Dance Contest. Photo by Henry Law

Swing dance contest winners at the "Dance by the Light of the Moon" with music by Andy Stobie and the Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra.  Photo by Henry Law

Swing dance contest winners at the "Dance by the Light of the Moon" with music by Andy Stobie and the Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Henry Law

"I finally got to dance with George Bailey" -- Jeanine Roose (Young Violet) --  shown with Brian Rohan as George Bailey; Dance Instructors Doriel and Jasmine from Groove Juice Swing (Rochester) pose for a photo with Karolyn Grimes, Jimmy Hawkins, Jeanine Roose and Brian Rohan.  Photo by Henry Law

"I finally got to dance with George Bailey" -- Jeanine Roose (Young Violet) -- shown with Brian Rohan as George Bailey; Dance Instructors Doriel and Jasmine from Groove Juice Swing (Rochester) pose for a photo with Karolyn Grimes, Jimmy Hawkins, Jeanine Roose and Brian Rohan. Photo by Henry Law

Carol Coombs (Janie Bailey) with students in at the New York Chiropractic College prior to the Preview Dinner on December 8.  Photo by Henry Law

Carol Coombs (Janie Bailey) with students in at the New York Chiropractic College prior to the Preview Dinner on December 8. Photo by Henry Law

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Actor Brian Rohan (Jimmy Stewart/George Bailey) sings "Easy to Love" to Carol Coombs, Karolyn Grimes and Jeanine Roose at the Final Scene Dinner on Sunday night.  Ron Owens accompanied him on the accordion.  Photo by Henry Law

Actor Brian Rohan (Jimmy Stewart/George Bailey) sings "Easy to Love" to Carol Coombs, Karolyn Grimes and Jeanine Roose at the Final Scene Dinner on Sunday night. Ron Owens accompanied him on the accordion. Photo by Henry Law