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A Wonderful Life (1950) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1950 · 43 mins · English
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- Directed by
- William Beaudine
- Starring
- Arthur Shields, Jack Larson, Robert Board, James Dunn, Ray Walker, Johnny Duncan
Sponsored by the Protestant Film Commission, this religious drama follows citizen Henry Wood, played by Oscar‑winner James Dunn (from “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”). A devoted family man and churchgoer, Wood gives generously to the needy and donates most of his wealth to charity. After his death, his somewhat neglected daughter reflects on his past, wondering whether he truly lived a wonderful life.
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