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A Wonderful Life

Plot: Sponsored by The Protestant Film Commission, this religiously-affiliated tale centers around citizen Henry Wood (played by Oscar winner James Dunn from "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"), who loved family and church, gave to the needy, and donated most of his money to charity. Now deceased, his somewhat neglected daughter reflects on his past and ponders that age-old question, did he indeed have such "a wonderful life"?
Release Date: Thursday, August 10 1950
73 years ago
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Portrait of James DunnJames Dunn
James Dunn was
48 in A Wonderful Life
as 'Henry Wood'.
Sat, Nov 02 1901 –
Sun, Sep 03 1967
Portrait of Allene RobertsAllene Roberts
Allene Roberts was
21 in A Wonderful Life
as 'Mary Wood'.
Sat, Sep 01 1928 –
Thu, May 09 2019
Portrait of Isabel WithersIsabel Withers
Isabel Withers was
54 in A Wonderful Life
as 'Jennie Wood'.
Mon, Jan 20 1896 –
Tue, Sep 03 1968
Portrait of Arthur ShieldsArthur Shields
Arthur Shields was
54 in A Wonderful Life
as 'Pastor'.
Sat, Feb 15 1896 –
Mon, Apr 27 1970
Portrait of Robert BoardRobert Board
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Portrait of Madge CraneMadge Crane
Madge Crane was
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Portrait of Andrew TombesAndrew Tombes
Andrew Tombes was
65 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Sun, Jun 28 1885 –
Wed, Mar 17 1976
Portrait of Donna Jo BoyceDonna Jo Boyce
Donna Jo Boyce was
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as ''.
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Portrait of Jack LarsonJack Larson
Jack Larson was
22 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Wed, Feb 08 1928 –
Sun, Sep 20 2015
Portrait of David KasdayDavid Kasday
David Kasday was
8 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Thu, May 07 1942
Portrait of Sam FlintSam Flint
Sam Flint was
67 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Wed, Oct 18 1882 –
Fri, Oct 17 1980
Portrait of Dorothy VaughanDorothy Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan was
59 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Mon, Nov 03 1890 –
Tue, Mar 15 1955
Portrait of Isabel RandolphIsabel Randolph
Isabel Randolph was
63 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Tue, Mar 08 1887 –
Thu, Jan 11 1973
Portrait of Ray WalkerRay Walker
Ray Walker was
46 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Wed, Aug 10 1904 –
Mon, Oct 06 1980
Portrait of Bob LowellBob Lowell
Bob Lowell was
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as ''.
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Portrait of Ted AdamsTed Adams
Ted Adams was
60 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Mon, Mar 17 1890 –
Mon, Sep 24 1973
Portrait of James ConatyJames Conaty
James Conaty was
54 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Fri, Dec 13 1895 –
Sun, Dec 18 1955
Portrait of Johnny DuncanJohnny Duncan
Johnny Duncan was
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as ''.
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Portrait of Kenne DuncanKenne Duncan
Kenne Duncan was
48 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Mon, Feb 17 1902 –
Sat, Feb 05 1972
Portrait of Edward HearnEdward Hearn
Edward Hearn was
61 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Thu, Sep 06 1888 –
Mon, Apr 15 1963
Portrait of Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp
Kenner G. Kemp was
42 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Mon, May 13 1985
Portrait of George PembrokeGeorge Pembroke
George Pembroke was
48 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Fri, Dec 27 1901 –
Sun, Jun 11 1972
Portrait of Sue RandallSue Randall
Sue Randall was
14 in A Wonderful Life
as ''.
Tue, Oct 08 1935 –
Fri, Oct 26 1984

Crew

Portrait of William BeaudineWilliam Beaudine
Director
William Beaudine was
58 in A Wonderful Life
Thu, Jan 14 1892 –
Wed, Mar 18 1970
Portrait of Marcel Le PicardMarcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Marcel Le Picard was
63 in A Wonderful Life
Mon, Jan 17 1887 –
Sun, May 25 1952
Portrait of Alan ShilinAlan Shilin
Writer
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Portrait of Paul F. HeardPaul F. Heard
Producer
Paul F. Heard was
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Portrait of Barney A. SareckyBarney A. Sarecky
Associate Producer
Barney A. Sarecky was
55 in A Wonderful Life
Tue, May 07 1895 –
Sat, Aug 10 1968
Portrait of Albrecht JosephAlbrecht Joseph
Editor
Albrecht Joseph was
48 in A Wonderful Life
Wed, Nov 20 1901 –
Sun, Apr 28 1991
Portrait of Louis ForbesLouis Forbes
Music
Louis Forbes was
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Portrait of Frank WebsterFrank Webster
Sound
Frank Webster was
41 in A Wonderful Life
Sun, Jun 27 1909 –
Tue, Nov 16 1982
Portrait of Frank Paul SylosFrank Paul Sylos
Art Direction
Frank Paul Sylos was
49 in A Wonderful Life
Fri, Oct 12 1900 –
Fri, Apr 16 1976