Plot
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
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
Crew
Frank Capra
Director
Frank Capra
Screenplay
Albert Hackett
Screenplay
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Frances Goodrich
Screenplay
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Frank Capra
Producer
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