Movie
It's a Wonderful Life
Released: December 20, 1946 (1946)
Runtime: 130 minutes
Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Henry Travers as Clarence
Age at release: 72
- H.B. Warner as Mr. Gower
Age at release: 70
- Lionel Barrymore as Mr. Potter
Age at release: 68
- Beulah Bondi as Mrs. Bailey
Age at release: 58
- Thomas Mitchell as Uncle Billy
Age at release: 54
- Ward Bond as Bert
Age at release: 43
- Frank Faylen as Ernie
Age at release: 41
- James Stewart as George Bailey
Age at release: 38
- Donna Reed as Mary Hatch
Age at release: 25
- Gloria Grahame as Violet
Age at release: 23
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- Samuel S. Hinds as Pa Bailey
Age at release: 71
- Sarah Edwards as Mrs. Hatch
Age at release: 65
- Frank Hagney as Potter's Bodyguard
Age at release: 62
- William Edmunds as Mr. Martini
Age at release: 61
- Charles Williams as Cousin Eustace
Age at release: 48
- Lillian Randolph as Annie
Age at release: 48
- Ray Walker as Joe (Luggage Shop)
Age at release: 42
- Charles Lane as Real Estate Salesman
Age at release: 41
- Mary Treen as Cousin Tilly
Age at release: 39
- Argentina Brunetti as Mrs. Martini
Age at release: 39
- Sheldon Leonard as Nick
Age at release: 39
- Frank Albertson as Sam Wainwright
Age at release: 37
- Todd Karns as Harry Bailey
Age at release: 25
- Virginia Patton as Ruth Dakin
Age at release: 21
- Robert J. Anderson as Little George
Age at release: 13
- Ronnie Ralph as Little Sam
Age at release: 13
- Danny Mummert as Little Marty Hatch
Age at release: 12
- Jeanne Gail as Little Mary
Age at release: 10
- Georgie Nokes as Little Harry Bailey
Age at release: 10
- Jeanine Ann Roose as Little Violet
Age at release: 9