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Fathom’s Big Screen Classics 2024 series concludes with the beloved yuletide musical White Christmas — recently restored and remastered in 4K — returning to select theatres nationwide in honor of its landmark 70th anniversary on December 15, 16 and 17.

Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney in a scene from the film. Photo courtesy of Fathom Events

Two talented song and dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter, they join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas. The result is stuff dreams are made of.

The film is directed by Oscar® winner Michael Curtiz (Casablanca), and boasts a soundtrack composed by music trailblazer Irving Berlin—featuring Christmas classics such as the iconic titular theme, as well as “Blue Skies,” “Snow,” and the Oscar®-nominated Crosby and Clooney duet “Count Your Blessings (Instead Of Sheep).”

Each screening includes an exclusive introduction by fan-favorite film historian Leonard Maltin, taking viewers through the enduring magic of this quintessential holiday hit that has become a December staple for generations of movie lovers.

In addition to the nationwide screening, the late Irving Berlin’s family will attend the evening showing of the film on December 15 at the AMC Empire in New York and will take part in a post-screening Q&A, led by musical historian Ted Chapin, which will explore the incredible life and career of one of America’s most prolific songwriters.

Locally the film will be screened at AMC Loews Stony Brook 17, Island 16 Cinema de lux in Holtsville, Showcase Cinema de lux in Farmingdale and Regal UA in Farmingdale.

To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.

A scene from ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
Photo from Fathom Events

Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece It’s A Wonderful Life celebrates its 75th anniversary this week and in commemoration, Turner Classic Movies, Paramount Pictures and Fathom Events are bringing the classic holiday film to over 1,000 select theaters nationwide on Sunday, Dec. 18  and Wednesday, Dec. 21. 

The story follows George Bailey (James Stewart) who sets aside his dreams of world travel to run his father’s small community bank and to 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 stranger (Henry Travers) shows George how the life of one good man can change the world forever. 

Locally the film will be screened at Island Cinema De Lux in Holtsville on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.; AMC Stony Brook 17 on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.; Farmingdale Multiplex Cinemas on Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.; and Regal UA Farmingdale at noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on both days. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.