Much recut fantasy, it was altered because of World War II and the ending was changed. The sets are incredible and were very expensive leading to friction between Capra and Columbia which eventually led to the director leaving the studio. The completed movie is a great example of a studio classic with fine acting, some drama, fantasy and comedy from character actors like Thomas Mitchell and Edward Everett Horton. Unfortunately the film no longer exists in its complete form though the soundtrack survives and this is accompanied by still photos in the latest restoration. 
 

Capra's first cut lasted for six hours and the cost was much more than all the rest of Columbia's output for the year.