It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
| Release Date | 20 December 1946 |
| Budget | $3,000,000 |
| Tagline | They're making memories tonight! |
| Genre | Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | USA |
| Filming Locations | Beverly Hills High School - 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Mono |
| Color | Black and White |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Americana, Message Movie, Holiday Film, Heavenly Comedy |
| Niche Genre | Comedy Drama |
| Mood | Memory Lane, Fantastic Reality, Mood Enhancers |
| Themes | Small-Town Life, Suicide |
| Tones | Endearing, Affectionate, Heartwarming, Sweet, Gentle, Warm, Fanciful, Wistful |
| Tags | Ambition, Angel, Bank Personnel, Christmas, Debt, Family, Ghost, Help, Holiday, Life Choices, Loan, Rescue, Sheriff, Suicide, Suicide Attempt, Transformation, Wish |
It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American comedy/drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra and based on the short story "The Greatest Gift" written by Philip Van Doren Stern.
Cast and Crew
Frank Albertson
Sam Wainwright
Todd Karns
Harry Bailey
Charles Williams
Cousin Eustace
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Hatch
Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Martini
Robert J. Anderson
Little George
Ronnie Ralph
Little Sam
Jean Gale
Little Mary
Jeanine Ann Roose
Little Violet
Danny Mummert
Little Marty Hatch
Georgie Nokes
Little Harry Bailey
Frank Hagney
Potter's Bodyguard
Ray Walker
Joe
Edward Keane
Tom
Carol Coombs
Janie Bailey
Karolyn Grimes
Zuzu Bailey
Larry Simms
Pete Bailey
Jimmy Hawkins
Tommy Bailey
Ernie Adams
Ed
Monya Andre
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Sam Ash
Nervous Banker
Jack Bailey
One of Vi's Suitors
Mary Bayless
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Beth Belden
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Brooks Benedict
Military Officer in Montage
Joseph E. Bernard
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Buz Buckley
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Michael Chapin
Kid
Tom Chatterton
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Edward Clark
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Tom Coleman
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Bryn Davis
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Lew Davis
High School Teacher at Poolside
Harry Denny
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Helen Dickson
Woman at Graduation Dance
Dick Elliott
Man on Porch
Tom Fadden
Tollhouse Keeper
Frank Fenton
Violet's Boyfriend
Eddie Fetherston
Horace, Bank Teller
Sam Flint
Relieved Banker in Potter's Office
Lee Frederick
Man
Dick Gordon
Man with Sheriff
Herschel Graham
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Joseph Granby
Joseph - Angel
Carl Eric Hansen
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Herbert Heywood
Building & Loan Depositor
Harry Holman
Mr. Partridge, High School Principal
Art Howard
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Bert Howard
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Arthur Stuart Hull
Mr. Randall
John Indrisano
Extra in Fantasy Sequence
Carl Kent
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Milton Kibbee
Photographer at George's Home
Effie Laird
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Mike Lally
Building and Loan Customer
Harold Landon
Marty Hatch
Meade 'Lux' Lewis
Piano Player in Nick's Place
Irene Mack
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Wilbur Mack
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Charles Meakin
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Priscilla Montgomery
Student in gym
Bert Moorhouse
Man with Sheriff
Philip Morris
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George Noisom
Dancer - school dance scene
Frank O'Connor
Military Officer in Montage
Garry Owen
Bill Poster
Netta Packer
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Franklin Parker
Photographer, Reporter
Mark Roberts
Mickey
Almira Sessions
Potter's Secretary
Cedric Stevens
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Charles Sullivan
Bartender at Nick's
Charles C. Wilson
Charlie
Director
Writer
Jo Swerling
Philip Van Doren Stern
Michael Wilson
uncredited
Producer
Original Music
Cinematographer
Joseph F. Biroc
Editor
William Hornbeck
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Art Director
Jack Okey
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Set Decorator
Emile Kuri
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Costume Designer
Edward Stevenson
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Makeup Department
Gordon Bau
makeup supervisor
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Arthur S. Black Jr.
assistant director
Sound Department
Clem Portman
sound
Richard Van Hessen
sound
John Aalberg
sound
Special Effects
Russell A. Cully
special photographic effects
Daniel Hays
special effects
Russell Shearman
special effects supervisor
Stunts
Lila Finn
stunt double: Donna Reed
Camera and Electrical Department
Joseph F. Biroc
camera operator
Homer Plannette
gaffer
Music Department
Herschel Burke Gilbert
orchestrator
Leigh Harline
composer: stock music
Paul Marquardt
orchestrator
Nathan Scott
orchestrator
Leith Stevens
composer: stock music
David Tamkin
orchestrator
Dave Torbett
composer: stock music
Roy Webb
composer: stock music
Production Company
Liberty Films (II)
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Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures
M & A Alexander Productions Inc.
Criterion Collection, The
Manga Films
R.B.A.
Suevia Films
Filmax Home Video
Kinowelt Home Entertainment
,
DeA Planeta Home Entertainment
Versátil Home Vídeo
,
Paramount Filmes do Brasil
Paramount Home Entertainment
Artisan Home Entertainment
Chapel Distribution
DNA
Hal Roach Video
Jornal do Vídeo
Kartes Video
LS Video
Media Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Video
Park Circus
Republic Entertainment Inc.
Republic Pictures Home Video
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Spotlite Video
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