A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.

A holiday favourite for generations... George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

When two employees of a clothing factory are murdered, the shadow of suspicion falls upon a lowly stock boy.