In the year leading up to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the four Smith daughters learn lessons of life and love, even as they prepare for a reluctant move to New York. Featuring Judy Garland's iconic version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," this is a wonderful film about family that makes a perfect bridge out of Thanksgiving and in to the Holiday season. NR / 113 min.

Sweet-natured Alice Sycamore (Jean Arthur) falls for banker's son Tony Kirby (James Stewart). But when she invites her snooty prospective in-laws to dinner to give their blessing to the marriage, Alice's peculiar extended family -- including philosophical grandfather Martin Vanderhof (Lionel Barrymore), hapless fledgling ballerina sister Essie, and fireworks enthusiast father Paul -- might be too eccentric for the staid Kirbys. Frank Capra directed this 1949 comedy, perfect for the holiday season. NR / 126 min.