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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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

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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.

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Cast

  • James Stewart James Stewart George Bailey
  • Donna Reed Donna Reed Mary Hatch
  • Lionel Barrymore Lionel Barrymore Mr. Potter
  • Thomas Mitchell Thomas Mitchell Uncle Billy
  • Henry Travers Henry Travers Clarence
  • Beulah Bondi Beulah Bondi Mrs. Bailey
  • Frank Faylen Frank Faylen Ernie
  • Ward Bond Ward Bond Bert
  • Gloria Grahame Gloria Grahame Violet
  • H.B. Warner H.B. Warner Mr. Gower
  • Frank Albertson Frank Albertson Sam Wainwright
  • Todd Karns Todd Karns Harry Bailey
  • Samuel S. Hinds Samuel S. Hinds Pa Bailey
  • Mary Treen Mary Treen Cousin Tilly
  • Virginia Patton Virginia Patton Ruth Dakin
  • Charles Williams Charles Williams Cousin Eustace
  • Sarah Edwards Sarah Edwards Mrs. Hatch
  • William Edmunds William Edmunds Mr. Martini

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