At 172 minutes, THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES ('46) was almost twice the length of the average picture of its era. Samuel Goldwyn considered cutting it, but when he screened it with William Wyler it was so tight that he couldn't find anything to cut. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

When THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES ('46) was released, cinematographer Gregg Toland visited L.A. theaters to make sure they had the best possible projection equipment. For some, he ordered new lenses for the projectors and reduced the size of the screens to guarantee the film would be seen under optimal conditions. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM