It's a Wonderful Life 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...
It's a Wonderful Life Cast
James Stewart as George Bailey / Donna Reed as Mary Hatch / Lionel Barrymore as Henry F. Potter / Thomas Mitchell as Uncle Billy Bailey / Henry Travers as Clarence / Beulah Bondi as Ma Bailey / Frank Faylen as Ernie Bishop / Ward Bond as Bert / Gloria Grahame as Violet Bick / H.B. Warner as Mr. Gower / Frank Albertson as Sam Wainwright / Todd Karns as Harry Bailey / Samuel S. Hinds as Peter Bailey / Mary Treen as Cousin Tilly / Virginia Patton as Ruth Dakin Bailey
| Also Known As | : | Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life |
| Budget | : | $3,180,000 |
| Countries | : | USA |
| Directors | : | Frank Capra |
| Languages | : | English |
| Location | : | 4587 Viro Road, La Cañada-Flintridge, California, USA |
| Release Date | : | (USA) |
| Runtime | : | 130 |
| Seasons | : | n/A |
| Tagline | : | Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! How could it be anything else? |
| Writers | : | Frances Goodrich / Albert Hackett |
| Year | : | 1946 |
