Martini would be the guy to put Potter in his place, along with a badass black eye on Potter. George should have taken Martini with him to Potter's. And after Potter's horrible rant, and threatening arrest on George, Martini would have thrown the phone out of the window, along with Potter. No one - not even Potter - messes with Martini.......especially Potter.
@@hotwax9376 No offense pal, but I think some works of art should be left alone and this is one of them. I spent ten years of my life writing and publishing fanfic stories online and I believe that tampering with this movie would be an injustice to it. You can't top perfection, so I wouldn't touch it. But that's just my opinion 🤷🏻♂️
Jimmy Stewart crying during this scene was not scripted. He suffered from PTSD and depression after returning from World War II so him breaking down and crying is genuine.
Of course it is was scripted. But his take on the scene drew a lot from his traumatic experience during the war, and that's why the acting feels so genuine.
@@rodvaz1yes and no. It was scripted for George to do that but Jimmy Stuart was overcome with emotion doing that scene that him crying look so genuine because of him thinking about his war time and how nervous he was being in films again after being at war.
Martini is a true friend, standing up for George like that and banning that guy from the bar. George shouldn't have said the things he did to his wife, but two wrongs don't make a right.
I like how this movie shows how prayers are not immediately answered. So many people lose faith as nothing seems to immediately change for the better after prayer.
Actually, I read on TV Tropes that the fact everyone rushed to George’s aid after he was punched was an answer to his prayer on how he can get himself out of the mess he was in: his friends. He was just too depressed to notice.
The prayer was answered just not in the way we expect or even may be able to understand. That is how God is allpowerful and all knowing. Sometimes your prayers need to be answered with illness, disaster, and retribution to humble you and clear your vision to how you have sinned to cause things in your life, or to free you from taking life and others for granted, and to prevent your ego and delusions to control you. It is a disaster in your eyes attached to your fallen nature, think of the chiropractors speech in Jacobs Ladder: all disasters in your life are mini-deaths that prepare you from disattachment from the world. If you are not willing to meet God then the disasters will seem to be the work of the Devil, but when you open your heart you will see how all the time you are being subtly taught how to spiritually recieve his grace, and that will involve him toppling down Idols in your life
He didn't know it but it was answered immediately. Mary says at the end she's been out all night. She was probably starting to collect money out in the snow by herself even as he was praying.
Yeah, Mr. Welch got "banned for life" from Martini's bar, and soon after, his reputation in Bedford Falls was permanently ruined once word got around that he slugged the most popular man in town. George's earlier behavior also created a permanently contentious relationship between the Bailey family and Zuzu's teacher, as the rest of the school faculty gossiped about Mrs. Welch's husband punching the beloved George Bailey, who had helped most of them remain in their homes when times were tough. To top it all off, Mrs. Welch's home life became strained because Mr. Welch was persona non grata in Bedford Falls. Ultimately, Mr. & Mrs. Welch decided to leave Bedford Falls for a place where no one knew who they were.
That's what I like about this scene. Welch is not some jerk who just punches George when he's already down, he's just a result of George's bitterness from finally giving up.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the way Nick gently asked George if he's alright and if he needs any help? I always take note with how gentle he is about it and his tone of voice. You don't see that much nowadays I'm afraid. He's a true friend
0:03 Fun Fact: That female extra there is Adriana Caselotti, the voice of Snow White, in one of her only film roles as she was locked in a contract with Disney, to never appear credited in another film role.
Also was the one who sang "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" in the Tin Man’s song in The Wizard of Oz. Disney kept her largely out of showbiz because he didn’t want to “spoil the illusion of Snow White”
This scene makes me cry every time I see it!! It’s Jimmy Stewart having a real life PTSD breakdown from the war. That they left in the movie!! My father suffered from PTSD from Vietnam and I lived with that for years
His expression here at 3:20 is bone chilling. This is the moment he becomes aware that he intends to go through with his suicide. There's no adequate word to describe how incredible this performance is.
This close up wasn’t done during filming. It was added in later on during editing. Thats why the image becomes alittle fuzzy. The director asked Jimmy to this scene again but He told him he couldn’t do it again.
I always like to think that once George Bailey got everything straightend out he apologized to mr. Welsh and they all met up at Martinis and celebrated
The man who punched George Bailey as punishment for chastising, accosting, berating and insulting his wife so venomously MAY have been an honest man, as evidenced by the fact that he didn't attack anyone else in the bar and offered to pay for that drink afterwards. However, this doesn't change the fact that he DID technically commit battery and assault by punching someone in the face. Whether Bailey was uncouth towards his wife or not, that doesn't justify physically attacking and injuring another person. That is a criminal action. Even all of these years later, I am royally pissed that the anonymous assailant there never faced any charges or consequences for his transgressions.
@@davidtidswell8374 Seriously, STFU, anonymous person. There have been dozens of people who have insulted, accosted, berated, chastised, upbraided, reprimanded, condescended, patronized, snickered at, laughed at, gossiped about venomously behind my back, and otherwise WRONGED me. I'm not allowed to do anything to get any extremely JUSTIFIED payback against them. In real life, if someone punches another individual in a bar, no matter what aforementioned victim said or did, THAT constitutes battery and assault. And said assailant will wind up in jail, getting his rectum re-sized. This is fiction, but it will invariably elicit strong emotional responses from the audience, because it so closely mirrors real life.
0:01 🎶🎼vieni vieni vieni vieni accanto a me, vieni vieni vieni vieni accanto a me, Paola la rondinella, sei la più bella, del mio cuore, o Paola voglio cantare una canzone d'amor...🎶 😉😉🇮🇹Italia
This is a way darker movie than it's marketed as. A guy trusts an irresponsible family member with important business, they screw up and he goes to a bar to get drunk. Then he leaves the bar drunk, drives WITH HIS HEADLIGHTS OFF and crashes into a tree. The only person in this scene that deserves any sympathy is poor Mr. Welch. His wife is crying at home due to what a sober George Bailey said to her over the phone.
Did somebody actually say that? In any case, it's appropriate that Martini would be an Italian immigrant, as Frank Capra, the film's director, was an Italian immigrant IRL.
@@jimslanciothe idea is that many people interacted with George so they knew him, but Welsh didn’t know him. Though he must have heard the name - his brother was a war hero
Mr. Martini is one of the few characters who didn't take advantage of George in some way: ruclips.net/p/PL9KmzpBW_9ziNmsn4iFprTasEKnBlPKJ1&si=BNPCfi_nqBQiX8l9
My dad he may be a drinker. But luckily he’s not that abusive triggered by alcohol. He’s my best friend. And he jokes with me about jumping off a bridge when the Dodgers are losing.
The moral of the movie is there's no situation that can't be made worse by having kids and/or drinking. If he had stayed single he could have just fled the Country when uncle Billy lost that money and saw the world like he wanted to do all along.
This scene makes me cry every time I see it!! It’s Jimmy Stewart having a real life PTSD breakdown from the war. That they left in the movie!! My father suffered from PTSD from Vietnam and I lived with that for years
Martini would be the guy to put Potter in his place, along with a badass black eye on Potter.
George should have taken Martini with him to Potter's.
And after Potter's horrible rant, and threatening arrest on George, Martini would have thrown the phone out of the window, along with Potter.
No one - not even Potter - messes with Martini.......especially Potter.
You know, that might make a good fanfiction (i.e. alternate ending.)
Horse’s head under his blanket?
@@hotwax9376 No offense pal, but I think some works of art should be left alone and this is one of them. I spent ten years of my life writing and publishing fanfic stories online and I believe that tampering with this movie would be an injustice to it. You can't top perfection, so I wouldn't touch it. But that's just my opinion 🤷🏻♂️
@@jimslancio Wrong movie, man 😅
"I wanna pay for my drink" lol. Honest man there. Punches a guy out and then insists he settles up with the house hahaha.
Old school
I would’ve said that I didn’t pay for my drink.
And Martini was so determined to stick up for George that he told him not to worry about the money. Such a good friend.
The man he hit was having a PTSD breakdown for real that was left in the movie!!!!🇺🇸🫡
Jimmy Stewart crying during this scene was not scripted. He suffered from PTSD and depression after returning from World War II so him breaking down and crying is genuine.
WTF?!
JIMMY STEWART WAS IN WWII?!!!!
I never knew that!
That explains a lot!
Thanks for the info!
@@jwppowersStewart flew 20 or 22 bomber missions, completed a full rotation. Apparently one of the first Hollywood stars to volunteer.
Of course it is was scripted. But his take on the scene drew a lot from his traumatic experience during the war, and that's why the acting feels so genuine.
@@rodvaz1yes and no. It was scripted for George to do that but Jimmy Stuart was overcome with emotion doing that scene that him crying look so genuine because of him thinking about his war time and how nervous he was being in films again after being at war.
Martini is a true friend, standing up for George like that and banning that guy from the bar. George shouldn't have said the things he did to his wife, but two wrongs don't make a right.
Yeah George help him and his big family buy a new house at Bailey Park
in alternate world without george ,nick is the owner,nick is the biggest loser when george exist
@@meliseh1366 in a cut version it’s revealed Martini’s family died in a fire
I like how Martini tried to stop him from leaving
@@LeahWalentoskySource?
George Bailey's sincere prayer is the best scene in the movie.
Best acted scene ever in my opinion
@@fire32468 i think dwayne the rock johnson is the best actor ever in my opinion
@@Sh0n0Having James Stewart and the Rock in the sentence is an insult to Stewart’s legacy 🤦♂️
I like how this movie shows how prayers are not immediately answered. So many people lose faith as nothing seems to immediately change for the better after prayer.
Smart comment....absolutely true
Actually, I read on TV Tropes that the fact everyone rushed to George’s aid after he was punched was an answer to his prayer on how he can get himself out of the mess he was in: his friends. He was just too depressed to notice.
The prayer was answered just not in the way we expect or even may be able to understand. That is how God is allpowerful and all knowing. Sometimes your prayers need to be answered with illness, disaster, and retribution to humble you and clear your vision to how you have sinned to cause things in your life, or to free you from taking life and others for granted, and to prevent your ego and delusions to control you. It is a disaster in your eyes attached to your fallen nature, think of the chiropractors speech in Jacobs Ladder: all disasters in your life are mini-deaths that prepare you from disattachment from the world. If you are not willing to meet God then the disasters will seem to be the work of the Devil, but when you open your heart you will see how all the time you are being subtly taught how to spiritually recieve his grace, and that will involve him toppling down Idols in your life
He didn't know it but it was answered immediately. Mary says at the end she's been out all night. She was probably starting to collect money out in the snow by herself even as he was praying.
Prayers are Never answered.
almost cried when he said “you hit my best friend, get out”
I’ll say one thing about that guy, he stood up for his wife’s honor and he wanted to pay for his drink before being thrown out.
That’s two things already, but this guy is one of the greatest no doubt about it!
Yeah, Mr. Welch got "banned for life" from Martini's bar, and soon after, his reputation in Bedford Falls was permanently ruined once word got around that he slugged the most popular man in town. George's earlier behavior also created a permanently contentious relationship between the Bailey family and Zuzu's teacher, as the rest of the school faculty gossiped about Mrs. Welch's husband punching the beloved George Bailey, who had helped most of them remain in their homes when times were tough. To top it all off, Mrs. Welch's home life became strained because Mr. Welch was persona non grata in Bedford Falls. Ultimately, Mr. & Mrs. Welch decided to leave Bedford Falls for a place where no one knew who they were.
@@Scorch1028Jeez that's a little harsh don't you think?..... 🙄
That's what I like about this scene. Welch is not some jerk who just punches George when he's already down, he's just a result of George's bitterness from finally giving up.
@@operation1968hey. It makes good for a fanfiction. Everyone can imagine.
One of the greatest films ever made. Just phenomenal
Can we take a moment to appreciate the way Nick gently asked George if he's alright and if he needs any help? I always take note with how gentle he is about it and his tone of voice. You don't see that much nowadays I'm afraid. He's a true friend
“You hit my best friend, get out!” gets me every single time. Martini is the best
0:03 Fun Fact: That female extra there is Adriana Caselotti, the voice of Snow White, in one of her only film roles as she was locked in a contract with Disney, to never appear credited in another film role.
Adriana Caselotti
Omg really omg it’s her
Also was the one who sang "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" in the Tin Man’s song in The Wizard of Oz. Disney kept her largely out of showbiz because he didn’t want to “spoil the illusion of Snow White”
O My God Well Spotted.
You know something? I wish Walt Disney did a cameo as the guy who clocked George Bailey in this scene just because of Caselotti's extra in this movie.
This scene makes me cry every time I see it!! It’s Jimmy Stewart having a real life PTSD breakdown from the war. That they left in the movie!! My father suffered from PTSD from Vietnam and I lived with that for years
For some reason this scene almost brought me to tears.
Should bring you to tears, that was a real PTSD breakdown!
They show Nick Being a nice nice guy in this scene to set up how different he’ll be in the alternate world without George.
George is driving a 1917 Dodge Brothers Tourer...almost 30 years old because George has a big family to take care of.
George would have been really pissed off hearing him called his kids stupid
IF THIS SCENE WHERE GEORGE BAILY PRAYS 🙏 DID NOT WIN JIMMY STEWART AN ACADEMY AWARD IT SHOULD HAVE.
He wasn't even acting in that scene. He was genuinely crying because he recently returned from WW2
The vices & virtues on parade in this film, which is worth watching any and every day of the year
"I wanna pay for my drink" lol
His expression here at 3:20 is bone chilling. This is the moment he becomes aware that he intends to go through with his suicide. There's no adequate word to describe how incredible this performance is.
This close up wasn’t done during filming. It was added in later on during editing. Thats why the image becomes alittle fuzzy. The director asked Jimmy to this scene again but He told him he couldn’t do it again.
You mean Jimmy Stewart
I think the fuzziness unintentionally adds to George's feeling of unclarity and having a panic attack.
Such a great film
My guess is if George was out of town for a week, Potter would’ve taken over Bedford Falls in a day.
Henry Travers (as Clarence) just reminds me of Tip O'Neill...
"Come back here you drunken fool, get this car out of here!"
"The next time you talk to you wife like that you get worse!" "She cried for an hour!"
Things like this probably happen now in bars if someone hears the name of a person that insulted them on a twitter or facebook thread
My favorite scene in the movie
I always like to think that once George Bailey got everything straightend out he apologized to mr. Welsh and they all met up at Martinis and celebrated
The best acting performance of all time
The man who punched George Bailey as punishment for chastising, accosting, berating and insulting his wife so venomously MAY have been an honest man, as evidenced by the fact that he didn't attack anyone else in the bar and offered to pay for that drink afterwards. However, this doesn't change the fact that he DID technically commit battery and assault by punching someone in the face. Whether Bailey was uncouth towards his wife or not, that doesn't justify physically attacking and injuring another person. That is a criminal action.
Even all of these years later, I am royally pissed that the anonymous assailant there never faced any charges or consequences for his transgressions.
Hopefully your dander is down a bit by now. It’s pretty tough to challenge the statute of limitations for fictional characters.
They should’ve called Barney Fife
@@davidtidswell8374 Seriously, STFU, anonymous person. There have been dozens of people who have insulted, accosted, berated, chastised, upbraided, reprimanded, condescended, patronized, snickered at, laughed at, gossiped about venomously behind my back, and otherwise WRONGED me. I'm not allowed to do anything to get any extremely JUSTIFIED payback against them. In real life, if someone punches another individual in a bar, no matter what aforementioned victim said or did, THAT constitutes battery and assault. And said assailant will wind up in jail, getting his rectum re-sized.
This is fiction, but it will invariably elicit strong emotional responses from the audience, because it so closely mirrors real life.
0:01 🎶🎼vieni vieni vieni vieni accanto a me, vieni vieni vieni vieni accanto a me, Paola la rondinella, sei la più bella, del mio cuore, o Paola voglio cantare una canzone d'amor...🎶 😉😉🇮🇹Italia
Thanks for translating!
@@theCarbonFreeze 🥰🥰
My wife is a teacher and this is what I want to do every time she gets a nasty parent email. George should have apologized to Mrs. Welch.
Fun fact: that girl singing in the bar is actually Adriana Caselotti, the voice of Snow White from the 1937 Disney Classic 😁
This is a way darker movie than it's marketed as. A guy trusts an irresponsible family member with important business, they screw up and he goes to a bar to get drunk. Then he leaves the bar drunk, drives WITH HIS HEADLIGHTS OFF and crashes into a tree. The only person in this scene that deserves any sympathy is poor Mr. Welch. His wife is crying at home due to what a sober George Bailey said to her over the phone.
Perhaps but he didn't need to call George's kids stupid to make his point.
yeah to be honest didn't sound right at all @@g.Raider
Also Martini does deserve sympathy.
"How about some of that good spaghetti"
Yep! Back in the 40's, Italian food like spaghetti and pizza weren't as common back then as they are now.
Did somebody actually say that? In any case, it's appropriate that Martini would be an Italian immigrant, as Frank Capra, the film's director, was an Italian immigrant IRL.
Which song is it playing in the background?
wasn't much acting involved in the first few minutes, much love to this man
0:03 George doesn't notice about Mr Welch's presence in this bar
Probably because they haven't met each other prior to this.
In this small town, everybody seems to know George Bailey. Is it a bit unlikely that he and Me. Welch don’t know each other?
@@jimslanciothe idea is that many people interacted with George so they knew him, but Welsh didn’t know him. Though he must have heard the name - his brother was a war hero
Mr. Martini is one of the few characters who didn't take advantage of George in some way:
ruclips.net/p/PL9KmzpBW_9ziNmsn4iFprTasEKnBlPKJ1&si=BNPCfi_nqBQiX8l9
Prayer works
Does anyone have any idea what this song is in the background?
The answer to his prayer was Clarence. George just didn't know his prayer was answered.
That was a real PTSD breakdown that they left in the movie!!!🇺🇸🫡
Being married to a teacher, I could see me doing this
That's good acting there.
What is the song in the background at Martini’s Bar?
"vieni, vieni"
I was looking for this background song, since i saw this scene in killers album.
What is the name of this song?
My dad he may be a drinker. But luckily he’s not that abusive triggered by alcohol. He’s my best friend. And he jokes with me about jumping off a bridge when the Dodgers are losing.
The moral of the movie is there's no situation that can't be made worse by having kids and/or drinking. If he had stayed single he could have just fled the Country when uncle Billy lost that money and saw the world like he wanted to do all along.
A family means greater happiness and worry/sadness both
Seeing Bailey get punched in the face after seeing how he treated his family, uncle Billy, and that lady on the phone was enjoyable ngl
NOT THE TREE!!!!!
Lol
Martini's a real gent eh. What kind of bartender treats a customer-- who he's serving the very stuff that makes him/her 🥴, out and their 💲 's with it?
Why is Mr. Welch out drinking when he should be at home consoling his wife?
It was a different time, lol
1:16 MY LEG!!!!!!
Now that..is acting
😂😂😂
He's not acting. This legitimate ptsd. This guy actually killed people in Germany. It's not funny
No one said it was funny
Hard to believe the lady that voiced SnowWhite is in this scene 🙃
What? No way I didn’t know until now
This scene makes me cry every time I see it!! It’s Jimmy Stewart having a real life PTSD breakdown from the war. That they left in the movie!! My father suffered from PTSD from Vietnam and I lived with that for years