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A Wonderful Life (1950)

1950-08-10 · 43m · EN
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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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William BeaudineDirectorAlan ShilinWriter

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James DunnJames DunnHenry WoodAllene RobertsAllene RobertsMary WoodIsabel WithersIsabel WithersJennie WoodArthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsPastorRobert BoardRobert BoardMadge CraneMadge CraneAndrew TombesAndrew TombesDonna Jo BoyceDonna Jo BoyceJack LarsonJack LarsonDavid KasdayDavid KasdaySam FlintSam FlintDorothy VaughanDorothy Vaughan

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference330247Actor preference267781 · 201975 · 302962Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about A Wonderful Life

What is A Wonderful Life about?

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"?

How long is A Wonderful Life?

A Wonderful Life has a runtime of 43 minutes.