James Stewartscreen performanceJames Stewart plays George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.
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George Bailey
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George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), played by James Stewart.
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Film guide · 1 film · 1946Main sequence runtime: 2h 11m
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1946 · 2h 11m
Portrayed by James Stewart · screen performanceJames Stewart is credited as George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
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Screen credits: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) — James Stewart as George Bailey.
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