Poster of It's a Wonderful World

It's a Wonderful World

Plot: Detective Guy Johnson's client, Willie Heywood, is framed for murder. While Guy hides him so he can catch the real killer, both of them are nabbed by the police, tried, convicted and sentenced to jail: Guy for a year with Willie to be executed
Release Date: Friday, May 19 1939
84 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Claudette ColbertClaudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert was
35 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Edwina Corday'.
Sun, Sep 13 1903 –
Tue, Jul 30 1996
Portrait of James StewartJames Stewart
James Stewart was
30 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Guy Johnson'.
Wed, May 20 1908 –
Wed, Jul 02 1997
Portrait of Guy KibbeeGuy Kibbee
Guy Kibbee was
57 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Fred 'Cap' Streeter'.
Sun, Mar 05 1882 –
Thu, May 24 1956
Portrait of Nat PendletonNat Pendleton
Nat Pendleton was
43 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Sergeant Fred Koretz'.
Wed, Aug 07 1895 –
Thu, Oct 12 1967
Portrait of Frances DrakeFrances Drake
Frances Drake was
26 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Vivian Tarbel'.
Tue, Oct 22 1912 –
Tue, Jan 18 2000
Portrait of Edgar KennedyEdgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy was
49 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Lieutenant Miller'.
Fri, Apr 25 1890 –
Tue, Nov 09 1948
Portrait of Ernest TruexErnest Truex
Ernest Truex was
49 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Willie Heyward'.
Wed, Sep 18 1889 –
Tue, Jun 26 1973
Portrait of Richard CarleRichard Carle
Richard Carle was
67 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Major I. E. Willoughby'.
Wed, Jul 05 1871 –
Sat, Jun 28 1941
Portrait of Cecilia CallejoCecilia Callejo
Cecilia Callejo was
31 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Dolores Gonzales'.
Thu, Oct 31 1907 –
Mon, Aug 18 2003
Portrait of Sidney BlackmerSidney Blackmer
Sidney Blackmer was
43 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Al Mallon'.
Fri, Jul 12 1895 –
Sat, Oct 06 1973
Portrait of Andy ClydeAndy Clyde
Andy Clyde was
47 in It's a Wonderful World
as ''Gimpy' Wilson'.
Thu, Mar 24 1892 –
Thu, May 18 1967
Portrait of Cliff ClarkCliff Clark
Cliff Clark was
49 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Captain Haggerty'.
Sun, Jun 09 1889 –
Sun, Feb 08 1953
Portrait of Cecil CunninghamCecil Cunningham
Cecil Cunningham was
50 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Madame J. L. Chambers'.
Thu, Aug 02 1888 –
Fri, Apr 17 1959
Portrait of Leonard KibrickLeonard Kibrick
Leonard Kibrick was
14 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Herman Plotka'.
Sat, Sep 06 1924 –
Mon, Jan 04 1993
Portrait of Hans ConriedHans Conried
Hans Conried was
22 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Mr. Delmonico, Stage Manager'.
Sun, Apr 15 1917 –
Tue, Jan 05 1982
Portrait of Grady SuttonGrady Sutton
Grady Sutton was
33 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Lupton Peabody'.
Thu, Apr 05 1906 –
Sun, Sep 17 1995
Portrait of Lowden AdamsLowden Adams
Lowden Adams was
57 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Vivian's Butler (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 22 1881 –
Sat, Jun 27 1959
Portrait of Murray AlperMurray Alper
Murray Alper was
35 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Newspaper Man at Ferry Landing (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 11 1904 –
Fri, Nov 16 1984
Portrait of Monya AndreMonya Andre
Monya Andre was
>> in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Guest (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lulu Mae BohrmanLulu Mae Bohrman
Lulu Mae Bohrman was
>> in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Guest (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry BurnsHarry Burns
Harry Burns would have been no older than
56 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Mike - the Nightclub Doorman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 20 1882 –
Mon, Jan 09 1939
Portrait of George ChandlerGeorge Chandler
George Chandler was
40 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 30 1898 –
Mon, Jun 10 1985
Portrait of Frank Coghlan Jr.Frank Coghlan Jr.
Frank Coghlan Jr. was
23 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Elevator Boy (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 15 1916 –
Mon, Sep 07 2009
Portrait of Hal CookeHal Cooke
Hal Cooke was
>> in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Gus - the Waiter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maurice CostelloMaurice Costello
Maurice Costello was
62 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 20 1877 –
Sun, Oct 29 1950
Portrait of Rae DaggettRae Daggett
Rae Daggett was
33 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Hotel Switchboard Operator (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 24 1905 –
Thu, Mar 17 1977
Portrait of DaisyDaisy
Daisy was
>> in It's a Wonderful World
as 'A Dog (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edgar DearingEdgar Dearing
Edgar Dearing was
46 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Actor as 'Captain Flagg' (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 03 1893 –
Sat, Aug 17 1974
Portrait of John DilsonJohn Dilson
John Dilson was
48 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Thu, Jun 01 1944
Portrait of Peter Du ReyPeter Du Rey
Peter Du Rey was
>> in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Guest (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rex EvansRex Evans
Rex Evans was
36 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Scout Master (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 13 1903 –
Thu, Apr 03 1969
Portrait of Frank FaylenFrank Faylen
Frank Faylen was
33 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Peters - Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 08 1905 –
Fri, Aug 02 1985
Portrait of Jack GardnerJack Gardner
Jack Gardner was
36 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Reporter with Vivian (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 13 1902 –
Sun, Feb 13 1977
Portrait of Tom HanlonTom Hanlon
Tom Hanlon was
31 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Radio Announcer (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 07 1907 –
Tue, Sep 29 1970
Portrait of Harold HoffHarold Hoff
Harold Hoff was
>> in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Spike (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike LallyMike Lally
Mike Lally was
38 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Reporter with Vivian (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 01 1900 –
Fri, Feb 15 1985
Portrait of W.E. LawrenceW.E. Lawrence
W.E. Lawrence was
42 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Guest (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 22 1896 –
Fri, Nov 28 1947
Portrait of Wally MaherWally Maher
Wally Maher was
30 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Nate - Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 04 1908 –
Thu, Dec 27 1951
Portrait of Fay McKenzieFay McKenzie
Fay McKenzie was
21 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 19 1918 –
Tue, Apr 16 2019
Portrait of Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggartMalcolm 'Bud' McTaggart
Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart was
28 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Georgie - Actor as 'Wounded Soldier' (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 23 1910 –
Sun, May 29 1949
Portrait of George MeekerGeorge Meeker
George Meeker was
35 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Ned Brown (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 05 1904 –
Sun, Aug 19 1984
Portrait of Harold MillerHarold Miller
Harold Miller was
44 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 31 1894 –
Tue, Jul 18 1972
Portrait of Alberto MorinAlberto Morin
Alberto Morin was
36 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 26 1902 –
Fri, Apr 07 1989
Portrait of Philip MorrisPhilip Morris
Philip Morris was
46 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Policeman on Train (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 20 1893 –
Sun, Dec 18 1949
Portrait of Jack MulhallJack Mulhall
Jack Mulhall was
51 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Reporter with Vivian (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 06 1887 –
Fri, Jun 01 1979
Portrait of Louis NatheauxLouis Natheaux
Louis Natheaux was
44 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 09 1894 –
Sun, Aug 23 1942
Portrait of Jack RaymondJack Raymond
Jack Raymond was
37 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Lipinsky (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 14 1901 –
Wed, Dec 05 1951
Portrait of Mary Louise SmithMary Louise Smith
Mary Louise Smith was
>> in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Guest (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William TannenWilliam Tannen
William Tannen was
27 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Actor as 'Soldier' (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 17 1911 –
Thu, Dec 02 1976
Portrait of Phillip TerryPhillip Terry
Phillip Terry was
30 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Chauffeur (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 07 1909 –
Tue, Feb 23 1993
Portrait of Monte VandergriftMonte Vandergrift
Monte Vandergrift was
>> in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Police Officer Drivng Patrol Car (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray WalkerRay Walker
Ray Walker was
34 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Newspaper Man at Ferry Landing (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 10 1904 –
Mon, Oct 06 1980

Crew

Portrait of W.S. Van DykeW.S. Van Dyke
Director
W.S. Van Dyke was
50 in It's a Wonderful World
Thu, Mar 21 1889 –
Fri, Feb 05 1943
Portrait of Hugh BoswellHugh Boswell
Assistant Director
Hugh Boswell was
50 in It's a Wonderful World
Tue, Oct 30 1888 –
Tue, Jan 14 1964
Portrait of Oliver T. MarshOliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Oliver T. Marsh was
47 in It's a Wonderful World
Sat, Jan 30 1892 –
Mon, May 05 1941
Portrait of Charles DorianCharles Dorian
Second Unit Director
Charles Dorian was
47 in It's a Wonderful World
Sat, Jun 27 1891 –
Wed, Oct 21 1942
Portrait of Ben HechtBen Hecht
Screenplay, Story
Ben Hecht was
45 in It's a Wonderful World
Wed, Feb 28 1894 –
Sat, Apr 18 1964
Portrait of Frank DavisFrank Davis
Producer
Frank Davis was
41 in It's a Wonderful World
Sun, Oct 24 1897 –
Wed, Dec 19 1984
Portrait of Harold F. KressHarold F. Kress
Editor
Harold F. Kress was
25 in It's a Wonderful World
Thu, Jun 26 1913 –
Sat, Sep 18 1999
Portrait of Edward WardEdward Ward
Original Music Composer
Edward Ward was
39 in It's a Wonderful World
Tue, Apr 03 1900 –
Sun, Sep 26 1971
Portrait of Edwin B. WillisEdwin B. Willis
Set Decoration
Edwin B. Willis was
46 in It's a Wonderful World
Fri, Jan 27 1893 –
Tue, Nov 26 1963
Portrait of Herman J. MankiewiczHerman J. Mankiewicz
Original Story
Herman J. Mankiewicz was
41 in It's a Wonderful World
Sun, Nov 07 1897 –
Thu, Mar 05 1953
Portrait of Wally HeglinWally Heglin
Orchestrator
Wally Heglin was
34 in It's a Wonderful World
Tue, Sep 20 1904 –
Fri, Nov 03 1972
Portrait of George BassmanGeorge Bassman
Orchestrator
George Bassman was
25 in It's a Wonderful World
Sat, Feb 07 1914 –
Thu, Jun 26 1997