It's a Wonderful Life (1946) – Filming Locations
Drama / Family / Fantasy · Directed by Frank Capra · Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
Where was It's a Wonderful Life filmed?
- Los Angeles, California — USA, Los Angeles – Bedford Falls town square and main street scenes. The iconic town of Bedford Falls was constructed and filmed on this famous Hollywood backlot.
- Los Angeles, California — USA, Los Angeles – The snowy exterior scenes and park sequences. Griffith Park provided the natural landscape for outdoor winter scenes in the film.
- Los Angeles, California — USA, Los Angeles – The bridge scene where George Bailey contemplates suicide. The famous bridge spanning the river was filmed at this location in the San Fernando Valley.