Movie: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Country: USA Language: English | French watch trailers/movie

May 01, 2020

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

Director: Frank Capra

Writers: Frances Goodrich (screenplay), Albert Hackett (screenplay)

Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:

James Stewart ... George Bailey

Donna Reed ... Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore ... Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell ... Uncle Billy

Henry Travers ... Clarence

Beulah Bondi ... Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen ... Ernie

Ward Bond ... Bert

Gloria Grahame ... Violet

H.B. Warner ... Mr. Gower

Frank Albertson ... Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns ... Harry Bailey

Samuel S. Hinds ... Pa Bailey

Mary Treen ... Cousin Tilly

Virginia Patton ... Ruth Dakin

Storyline

George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from doing so is George's modest building and loan company, which was founded by his generous father. But on Christmas Eve, George's Uncle Billy loses the business's $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Potter finds the misplaced money and hides it from Billy. When the bank examiner discovers the shortage later that night, George realizes that he will be held responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse, finally allowing Potter to take over the town. Thinking of his wife, their young children, and others he loves will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide. But the prayers of his loved ones result in a gentle angel named Clarence coming to earth to help George, with the promise of earning his ...

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords: guardian angel | christmas | small town life | alternate history | second chance

Taglines: They're going steady...straight to your heart!

Genres: Drama | Family | Fantasy

Details

Country: USA

Language: English | French

Release Date: 7 January 1947 (USA)

Also Known As: The Greatest Gift

Filming Locations: California, USA

Box Office

Budget:$3,180,000 (estimated)