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ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE

Name: Gorton Center
Address: 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
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ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE

Thu, December 21, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

« It’s a Wonderful Life
Gorton is Closed »

Fa-La-La Film Fest

Purchase 3 PM Screening Purchase 7 PM Screening

Time

Thu, December 21, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pricing

$5 general admission

Location

Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater
400 E. Illinois Road Lake Forest, 60045

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

Director: Frank Capra

Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore

Gorton Center will take and may use photos and videos from this event for its promotional purposes. Your attendance indicates your consent to the above.

There is no refund given for unused film or event tickets.