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It's A Wonderful Life Museum

76 Fall St, Seneca Falls, New York 13148 USA

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“Was Bedford based on Seneca Falls?”

The Seneca Falls It’s a Wonderful Life Museum was opened on December 10, 2010. The Museum is located in a portion of what was the first movie theater in town, the Seneca Theater. The theater was built in 1913 by Charles Fornesi, the first Italian to immigrate to Seneca Falls. Photographs and memorabilia from the collection of Karolyn Grimes, who played “Zuzu” in the film, are on display together with items from other private collections.  Come see rare artifacts such as a call sheet and the Academy Awards program from the year the film was nominated. The Museum’s exhibit also includes quotes from Frank Capra that focus on his philosophy of the value of each individual together with stills of scenes from the film. The Museum illustrates why local residents have long believed that Seneca Falls was the inspiration for Bedford Falls, including information on Antonio Varacalli, whose true story might well be the inspiration for several important scenes in the film.

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Richard D.

My girlfriend and I visited here on November 25th. It was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with a quick visit to this museum devoted to Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." The... Read more

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Was dying to visit this spot--this is a favorite movie, special to my family--as I I know it is to many--and certainly deserving of its esteem and lore, IMHO. The museum itself is a small spot... Read more

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Jason V.

It's no secret that the town of Seneca Falls loves to capitalize on its claim to fame as being the inspiration of Bedford Falls. The actual It's a Wonderful Life Museum which was being remodeled... Read more

It's A Wonderful Life Museum

76 Fall St
Seneca Falls, New York
13148 USA
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