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 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"?
Director: William Beaudine
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: August 10, 1950
Cast
- James Dunn - Henry Wood
- Allene Roberts - Mary Wood
- Isabel Withers - Jennie Wood
- Arthur Shields - Pastor
- Robert Board
- Madge Crane
- Andrew Tombes
- Donna Jo Boyce
- Jack Larson
- David Kasday
Screenplay
Music: Louis Forbes
Cinematography: Marcel Le Picard
Editing: Albrecht Joseph
Production: Protestant Film Commission
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: William Beaudine
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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"?
- Who directed A Wonderful Life?
- A Wonderful Life was directed by William Beaudine.
- Who stars in A Wonderful Life?
- A Wonderful Life stars James Dunn, Allene Roberts, Isabel Withers, Arthur Shields, Robert Board, Madge Crane.
- How long is A Wonderful Life?
- A Wonderful Life has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is A Wonderful Life?
- A Wonderful Life is a Drama film.
- Where was A Wonderful Life produced?
- A Wonderful Life was produced in United States of America.