For the millions who remembered the crushing despair caused by the Great Depression, this movie reminded them of what let them make it through it. Whether it was friends, family or a kind employer, this movie had it all. This movie makes you think about all the good things that have ever happened to you, showing you that these are what should be focused on. Even now, more than half a century later, this movie still has a message to broadcast. Although many pass it off as a corny Christmas movie, if you watch it for what it is, a movie about never losing hope and the inherent goodness of humanity, you will see that this movie has a strong message in this era of cynicism.