It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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.

Cast (117)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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

R

Ronnie Ralph

Little Sam

J

Jeanne Gail

Little Mary

J

Jeanine Ann Roose

Little Violet

Danny Mummert

Little Marty Hatch

G

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)

C

Carol Coombs

Janie Bailey

Karolyn Grimes

Zuzu Bailey

Larry Simms

Pete Bailey

J

Jimmy Hawkins

Tommy Bailey

Jean Acker

Townswoman (uncredited)

Ernie Adams

Ed (uncredited)

M

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)

M

Mary Bayless

Townswoman (uncredited)

B

Beth Belden

Young Girl (uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)

Joseph E. Bernard

Townsman (uncredited)

Al Bridge

Sheriff (uncredited)

B

Buz Buckley

Young Boy (uncredited)

Marian Carr

Jane Wainwright (uncredited)

Adriana Caselotti

Singer at Martini's (uncredited)

Lane Chandler

Policeman (uncredited)

Michael Chapin

Young George's Friend (uncredited)

Tom Chatterton

Townsman (uncredited)

Jack Cheatham

Cop Arresting Violet (uncredited)

Harry Cheshire

Dr. Campbell (uncredited)

E

Edward Clark

Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)

T

Tom Coleman

Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)

Ellen Corby

Ms. Davis (uncredited)

B

Bryn Davis

Elderly Woman (uncredited)

L

Lew Davis

Teacher at Poolside (uncredited)

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