It's a Wonderful Life

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.

• Frances GoodrichScreenplay
• Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
• Frank CapraScreenplay
• Albert HackettScreenplay
• Frank CapraDirector

• James StewartGeorge Bailey
• Donna ReedMary Hatch
• Lionel BarrymoreMr. Potter
• Thomas MitchellUncle Billy
• Henry TraversClarence
• Beulah BondiMrs. Bailey
• Frank FaylenErnie
• Ward BondBert
• Gloria GrahameViolet
• H.B. WarnerMr. Gower
• Frank AlbertsonSam Wainwright
• Todd KarnsHarry Bailey