It's a Wonderful Life(1946)
It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
A holiday favourite for generations... 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.
Movie: It's a Wonderful Life
Top 10 Billed Cast
George Bailey
Mary Hatch
Mr. Potter
Uncle Billy
Clarence
Mrs. Bailey
Ernie
Bert
Violet
Mr. Gower
Video Trailer It's a Wonderful Life
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Paramount Movies Trailer
Park Circus Official trailer
"A Christmas Miracle" Full Scene
"Never Been Born" Clip
Bill Duke on It's a Wonderful Life
Critics' Picks | The New York Times
Every Time A Bell Rings Clip
George Bailey Confesses His Love for Mary
I Want to Live Again!
All 16 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Paramount Movies Trailer - Trailer
Park Circus Official trailer - Trailer
"A Christmas Miracle" Full Scene - Clip
"Never Been Born" Clip - Clip
Bill Duke on It's a Wonderful Life - Featurette
Critics' Picks | The New York Times - Featurette
Every Time A Bell Rings Clip - Clip
George Bailey Confesses His Love for Mary - Clip
I Want to Live Again! - Clip
Jodie Foster on It's a Wonderful Life - Featurette
John Landis on It's a Wonderful Life - Featurette
Reunion Clip - Clip
TCM 75th Anniversary Spot - Teaser
TCM: It's A Wonderful Life 75th Anniversary | The People of Bedford Falls - Featurette
Youth is Wasted on the Young - Clip
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