It's A Wonderful Life

Celebrate the season with a special screening of It’s a Wonderful Life at the Orpheum Theatre, benefiting Porter-Leath's 24th annual Toy Truck drive! Before the film, enjoy a festive preshow concert featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ followed by remarks from Mary Owen, youngest daughter of It’s a Wonderful Life star Donna Reed.

Admission is free for two with a new, unwrapped toy donation for pre-school ages, or $10 at the door without a toy donation. Toys may be donated in two ways: you can bring a toy on the night of the screening, or you can drop off a toy in advance at the Orpheum Theatre box office Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or during any performance at the Orpheum or Halloran Centre. 

About the Film

George Bailey (James Stewart) sets aside his dreams of world travel to run his father’s small community bank and protect the people of Bedford Falls from greedy businessman Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore). When a costly mistake pushes George to the brink of despair, a visit from a kindly angel (Henry Travers) will show George how the life of one good man can change the world forever.

About Mary Owen

We are honored to welcome Mary Owen, the youngest daughter of Academy Award–winning actress Donna Reed (who portrayed the unforgettable Mary Hatch Bailey in the film) and Hollywood Producer Tony Owen. Mary has been featured on TCM, the IFC Theater and CBS Sunday Morning News as she works to preserve her parents' legacy. She is currently treasurer of The Donna Reed Foundation and Museum located in her mother's hometown of Denison, Iowa.

Mary Owen's appearance is made possible by Monogram Foods Loves Kids.