Masonic Influences in Film

[azaziel01]

Hi Folks

Wondered if you would like to share any films that have masonic imagery or philosophy within them?

I watched "It's a Wonderful Life" last night for the first time (the whole way through!) and noted that the character of George Bailey had a few noble masonic characteristics (putting others first, placing people's situations before profit) etc.

Chris

[moon monkey]

Chris

I'd say that the characteristics of which you speak aren't exclusive to masons. In fact I'd say on the whole you'll more likely find them in a higher percentage of the public at large than within purely masonic circles.

You need to take off your masonic goggles and look around you. There are good people everywhere.

MM

[azaziel01]

Sorry Moon Monkey

I didn't mean to imply that only masons would have those characteristics - just that the character seemed to uphold the good values that masonry teaches about.

I know that outside masonry many millions of people uphold those values daily. I'm sorry I don't mean to cause offense by a poorly worded post.

Chris

[sofa king]

an interesting thing to watch for is how many movie characters wear S&C rings.

You would be amazed how often a director drops this in

[barney_rubble]

Hi Folks

Wondered if you would like to share any films that have masonic imagery or philosophy within them?

I watched "It's a Wonderful Life" last night for the first time (the whole way through!) and noted that the character of George Bailey had a few noble masonic characteristics (putting others first, placing people's situations before profit) etc.

Chris

Here is a few pretty extensive lists - I do not see "It's a Wonderful Life" listed.

Link to Masonic references in cinema (http://www.freemasonry.bcy.ca/fiction/cinema.html)
Link to Obscure masonic references (http://www.freemasonry.bcy.ca/fiction/obscurities.html)
Link to Mistaken masonic references in film and television (http://www.freemasonry.bcy.ca/fiction/mistake.html)
Link to Are you a Mason? (http://www.freemasonry.bcy.ca/fiction/are_you_a_mason.html)

[azaziel01]

Hi Barney...still loving your avatar:)

Thanks for the lists, It's a wonderful life is probably just from what I take from it.

Thanks once again

Chris

[moon monkey]

Sorry Moon Monkey

I didn't mean to imply that only masons would have those characteristics - just that the character seemed to uphold the good values that masonry teaches about.

I know that outside masonry many millions of people uphold those values daily. I'm sorry I don't mean to cause offense by a poorly worded post.

Chris

No offence taken Sir !:)