Yes. I have a book about the film. Ironically, it was not initially a huge commercial success and while nominated for Best Picture, it lost to “The Best Years of Our Lives.” It really wasn’t until its copyright lapsed and TV stations kept reruning constantly that it finally became a huge hit and the beloved film it remains to this day.
Yesterday I lost a friend and was sitting with her granddaughters as we awaited for word if it was true. I guess we all knew she had passed but still you hold out hope. But anyway the youngest in 6th grade rang a bell and shouted out “every time a bell rings and angel gets his wings” It was amazing but this child is amazing!