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.


Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell
Uncle Billy

Henry Travers
Clarence

Beulah Bondi
Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen
Ernie

Ward Bond
Bert