It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!

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.

US

Made in US

8.3/10

1946

Drama
Family
Fantasy

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Cast

James Stewart

James Stewart

As George Bailey

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

As Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

As Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

As Uncle Billy

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

As Clarence

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

As Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

As Ernie

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

As Bert

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

As Violet

H.B. Warner

H.B. Warner

As Mr. Gower

Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson

As Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns

Todd Karns

As Harry Bailey

Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

As Pa Bailey

Mary Treen

Mary Treen

As Cousin Tilly

Virginia Patton

Virginia Patton

As Ruth Dakin

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

As Cousin Eustace

Sarah Edwards

Sarah Edwards

As Mrs. Hatch

William Edmunds

William Edmunds

As Mr. Martini

Lillian Randolph

Lillian Randolph

As Annie

Argentina Brunetti

Argentina Brunetti

As Mrs. Martini

Robert J. Anderson

Robert J. Anderson

As Little George

Ronnie Ralph

Ronnie Ralph

As Little Sam

Jeanne Gail

Jeanne Gail

As Little Mary

Jeanine Ann Roose

Jeanine Ann Roose

As Little Violet

Danny Mummert

Danny Mummert

As Little Marty Hatch

Georgie Nokes

Georgie Nokes

As Little Harry Bailey

Sheldon Leonard

Sheldon Leonard

As Nick

Frank Hagney

Frank Hagney

As Potter's Bodyguard

Ray Walker

Ray Walker

As Joe (Luggage Shop)

Charles Lane

Charles Lane

As Real Estate Salesman

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

As Tom (Bldg. & Loan)

Carol Coombs

Carol Coombs

As Janie Bailey

Karolyn Grimes

Karolyn Grimes

As Zuzu Bailey

Larry Simms

Larry Simms

As Pete Bailey

Jimmy Hawkins

Jimmy Hawkins

As Tommy Bailey

Jean Acker

Jean Acker

As Townswoman (uncredited)

Ernie Adams

Ernie Adams

As Ed (uncredited)

Monya Andre

Monya Andre

As Elderly Woman (uncredited)

Stanley Andrews

Stanley Andrews

As Mr. Welch (uncredited)

Sam Ash

Sam Ash

As Nervous Banker (uncredited)

Jack Bailey

Jack Bailey

As One of Vi's Suitors (uncredited)

Louise Bates

Louise Bates

As Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)

Mary Bayless

Mary Bayless

As Townswoman (uncredited)

Beth Belden

Beth Belden

As Young Girl (uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

As Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)

Joseph E. Bernard

Joseph E. Bernard

As Townsman (uncredited)

Al Bridge

Al Bridge

As Sheriff (uncredited)

Buz Buckley

Buz Buckley

As Young Boy (uncredited)

Marian Carr

Marian Carr

As Jane Wainwright (uncredited)

Adriana Caselotti

Adriana Caselotti

As Singer at Martini's (uncredited)

Lane Chandler

Lane Chandler

As Policeman (uncredited)

Michael Chapin

Michael Chapin

As Young George's Friend (uncredited)

Tom Chatterton

Tom Chatterton

As Townsman (uncredited)

Jack Cheatham

Jack Cheatham

As Cop Arresting Violet (uncredited)

Harry Cheshire

Harry Cheshire

As Dr. Campbell (uncredited)

Edward Clark

Edward Clark

As Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)

Tom Coleman

Tom Coleman

As Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

As Ms. Davis (uncredited)

Bryn Davis

Bryn Davis

As Elderly Woman (uncredited)

Lew Davis

Lew Davis

As Teacher at Poolside (uncredited)

Harry Denny

Harry Denny

As (uncredited)

Helen Dickson

Helen Dickson

As Woman at Graduation Dance (uncredited)

Dick Elliott

Dick Elliott

As Man on Porch (uncredited)

Tom Fadden

Tom Fadden

As Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)

Frank Fenton

Frank Fenton

As Violet's Boyfriend (uncredited)

Eddie Fetherston

Eddie Fetherston

As Horace (uncredited)

Sam Flint

Sam Flint

As Relieved Banker in Potter's Office (uncredited)

Lee Frederick

Lee Frederick

As (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

Dick Gordon

As Photographer with Sheriff (uncredited)

Jack Gordon

Jack Gordon

As Bar Patron (uncredited)

Herschel Graham

Herschel Graham

As Townsman (uncredited)

Joseph Granby

Joseph Granby

As Elderly Man (voice) (uncredited)

Charles Halton

Charles Halton

As Carter (uncredited)

Carl Eric Hansen

Carl Eric Hansen

As (uncredited)

Herbert Heywood

Herbert Heywood

As Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)

Harry Holman

Harry Holman

As Mr. Partridge (uncredited)

Art Howard

Art Howard

As Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)

Bert Howard

Bert Howard

As Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)

Arthur Stuart Hull

Arthur Stuart Hull

As Mr. Randall (uncredited)

John Indrisano

John Indrisano

As Man in Fantasy (uncredited)

Eddie Kane

Eddie Kane

As Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)

Carl Kent

Carl Kent

As Townsman (uncredited)

Milton Kibbee

Milton Kibbee

As Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)

Effie Laird

Effie Laird

As Townswoman (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Mike Lally

As Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)

Harold Landon

Harold Landon

As Marty Hatch (uncredited)

Meade 'Lux' Lewis

Meade 'Lux' Lewis

As Pianist in Nick's Place (uncredited)

Jack Lomas

Jack Lomas

As Bar Patron (uncredited)

J. Farrell MacDonald

J. Farrell MacDonald

As Man Whose Grandfather Planted Tree (uncredited)

Irene Mack

Irene Mack

As Townswoman (uncredited)

Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

As Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)

Charles Meakin

Charles Meakin

As Elderly Man (uncredited)

Priscilla Montgomery

Priscilla Montgomery

As Student in Gym (uncredited)

Bert Moorhouse

Bert Moorhouse

As Man with Sheriff (uncredited)

Evelyn Moriarty

Evelyn Moriarty

As Bar Patron (uncredited)

Philip Morris

Philip Morris

As Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)

George Noisom

George Noisom

As School Dancer (uncredited)

Bob O'Connor

Bob O'Connor

As Bar Patron (uncredited)

Frank O'Connor

Frank O'Connor

As Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)

Lynn O'Leary-Jameson

Lynn O'Leary-Jameson

As Infant Janie Bailey (uncredited)

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

As Senior Angel (voice) (uncredited)

Garry Owen

Garry Owen

As Billposter (uncredited)

Netta Packer

Netta Packer

As Elderly Woman (uncredited)

Franklin Parker

Franklin Parker

As Photographer / Reporter (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway

Suzanne Ridgway

As Nick's Waitress (uncredited)

Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts

As Mickey (uncredited)

Constantine Romanoff

Constantine Romanoff

As Bar Patron (uncredited)

Cy Schindell

Cy Schindell

As Nick's Bouncer (uncredited)

Almira Sessions

Almira Sessions

As Potter's Secretary (uncredited)

Cedric Stevens

Cedric Stevens

As Townsman (uncredited)

Brick Sullivan

Brick Sullivan

As Man in Fantasy (uncredited)

Charles Sullivan

Charles Sullivan

As Nick's Bartender (uncredited)

Carl Switzer

Carl Switzer

As Freddie Othello (uncredited)

Max Wagner

Max Wagner

As Cashier / Nick's Assistant Bouncer (uncredited)

Larry Wheat

Larry Wheat

As Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)

Charles C. Wilson

Charles C. Wilson

As Charlie (uncredited)

Finn Zirzow

Finn Zirzow

As Bar Patron (uncredited)

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