It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Overview
A holiday favourite for generations... 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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $3,180,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $9,644,124.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 55.769 |
Directed By
Frank Capra
Crew
Frank Capra
Philip Van Doren Stern
Frank Capra
Joseph F. Biroc
Joseph Walker
William Hornbeck
Jack Okey
Frances Goodrich
Albert Hackett
Frank Capra
Jo Swerling
Michael Wilson
Dimitri Tiomkin
Daniel Hays
Phil Stern
Clem Portman
Gordon Bau
Emile Kuri
William Cameron Menzies
Arthur S. Black Jr.
Richard Van Hessen
John Aalberg
Russell A. Cully
Russell Shearman
Lila Finn
Homer Plannette
Paul Marquardt
Victor Milner
Edward Stevenson
TOP CAST
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
Charles Williams
Cousin Eustace
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Hatch
William Edmunds
Mr. Martini
Lillian Randolph
Annie
Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Martini
Robert J. Anderson
Little George
Ronnie Ralph
Little Sam
Jeanne Gail
Little Mary
Jeanine Ann Roose
Little Violet
Danny Mummert
Little Marty Hatch
Georgie Nokes
Little Harry Bailey
Sheldon Leonard
Nick
Frank Hagney
Potter's Bodyguard
Ray Walker
Joe (Luggage Shop)
Charles Lane
Real Estate Salesman
Edward Keane
Tom (Bldg. & Loan)
Carol Coombs
The Bailey Child - Janie
Karolyn Grimes
The Bailey Child - Zuzu
Larry Simms
The Bailey Child - Pete
Jimmy Hawkins
The Bailey Child - Tommy
Jean Acker
Townswoman (uncredited)
Ernie Adams
Ed (uncredited)
Monya Andre
Elderly Woman (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
Mr. Welch (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Nervous Banker (uncredited)
Jack Bailey
One of Vi's Suitors (uncredited)
Louise Bates
Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Mary Bayless
Townswoman (uncredited)
Beth Belden
Young Girl (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
Joseph E. Bernard
Townsman (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Sheriff (uncredited)
Buz Buckley
Young Boy (uncredited)
Marian Carr
Jane Wainwright (uncredited)
Adriana Caselotti
Singer at Martini's (uncredited)
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