A Wonderful Life (1950)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

William Beaudine

Writer:

Alan Shilin (original screenplay)

Stars:

James Dunn, Allene Roberts, Isabel Withers

Cast

Cast overview:
James Dunn	...	Henry Wood
Allene Roberts	...	Mary Wood - Henry's Daughter
Isabel Withers	...	Mrs. Jennie Wood
Arthur Shields	...	Pastor / Narrator
Robert Board	...	George
Madge Crane	...	Grandma
Andrew Tombes	...	Harry Jenkins
Donna Jo Boyce	...	Mary Wood (age 9)
Jack Larson	...	Richard Wood (age 16)
David Kasday	...	Richard Wood (age 7)
Sam Flint	...	Ed Stevens
Dorothy Vaughan	...	Mrs. Stevens
Isabel Randolph	...	Mrs. Arthur
Ray Walker	...	Mark Johnson
Bob Lowell	...	Bob - College Boy

Storyline

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"?

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Plot Keywords:

charity | pastor | ephemeral film | 1930s | 1940s | 

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Genres:

Short | Biography | Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 August 1950 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Protestant Film Commission

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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