Beloved the world over:
On May 26, 1947, the FBI issued a memo stating “With regard to the picture “It’s a Wonderful Life”, [redacted] stated in substance that the film represented rather obvious attempts to discredit bankers by casting Lionel Barrymore as a ‘scrooge-type’ so that he would be the most hated man in the picture. This, according to these sources, is a common trick used by Communists. [In] addition, [redacted] stated that, in his opinion, this picture deliberately maligned the upper class, attempting to show the people who had money were mean and despicable characters.”[46][47]
via It’s a Wonderful Life – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Well, call me “Red” (Mr. Hoover) and saddle up the reindeer – but this is what Christmas movies are all about…