[Alberta's Child]

Frank Capra got a lot of criticism over the years for the way the movie ended. Specifically, many viewers were upset that Potter was never taken to task for what he had done with the money that eventually drove George Bailey to despair.

Interestingly, this particular point is what made the movie absolutely religious at its core. The whole point of faith in God is that reward and punishment are ultimately meted out in the afterlife, regardless of what happens here on earth.

[SunLakesJeff]

Frank Capra got a lot of criticism

Would never happen today.

[dfwgator]

Frank Capra got a lot of criticism over the years for the way the movie ended. Specifically, many viewers were upset that Potter was never taken to task for what he had done with the money that eventually drove George Bailey to despair.

Good news for them, they found the "lost ending."

[tanknetter]

One of my favorite SNL skits is the “deleted ending” where they figure out Potter has the money and go kick his a**.