It’s a Wonderful World 1939

Detective Guy Johnson’s client, Willie Heywood, is falsely accused of murder. Guy hides Willie to trap the real killer, but both are arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced—Guy to a year in prison and Willie to be executed. While being taken to jail, Guy discovers a clue, breaks free, and races to clear their names.

Detective Guy Johnson’s client, Willie Heywood, is falsely accused of murder. Guy hides Willie to trap the real killer, but both are arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced—Guy to a year in prison and Willie to be executed. While being taken to jail, Guy discovers a clue, breaks free, and races to clear their names.

Does It’s a Wonderful World have end credit scenes?

No!

It’s a Wonderful World does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of It’s a Wonderful World

Explore the complete cast of It’s a Wonderful World, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


James Stewart

James Stewart

Guy Johnson

Guy Kibbee

Guy Kibbee

Fred 'Cap' Streeter

Nat Pendleton

Nat Pendleton

Sergeant Fred Koretz

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Lieutenant Miller

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Mr. Delmonico, Stage Manager

Sidney Blackmer

Sidney Blackmer

Al Mallon

George Chandler

George Chandler

Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)

Alberto Morin

Alberto Morin

Waiter (uncredited)

Murray Alper

Murray Alper

Newspaper Man at Ferry Landing (uncredited)

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

Edwina Corday

Cecil Cunningham

Cecil Cunningham

Madame J. L. Chambers

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Peters - Stagehand (uncredited)

William Tannen

William Tannen

Actor as 'Soldier' (uncredited)

Richard Carle

Richard Carle

Major I. E. Willoughby

Phillip Terry

Phillip Terry

Chauffeur (uncredited)

Daisy

Daisy

A Dog (uncredited)

Fay McKenzie

Fay McKenzie

Guest (uncredited)

Leonard Kibrick

Leonard Kibrick

Herman Plotka

Ray Walker

Ray Walker

Newspaper Man at Ferry Landing (uncredited)

Maurice Costello

Maurice Costello

Guest (uncredited)

W.E. Lawrence

W.E. Lawrence

Guest (uncredited)

Harry Burns

Harry Burns

Mike - the Nightclub Doorman (uncredited)

Jack Mulhall

Jack Mulhall

Reporter with Vivian (uncredited)

Andy Clyde

Andy Clyde

'Gimpy' Wilson

Lulu Mae Bohrman

Lulu Mae Bohrman

Guest (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Mike Lally

Reporter with Vivian (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Harold Miller

Guest (uncredited)

Grady Sutton

Grady Sutton

Lupton Peabody

John Dilson

John Dilson

Doctor (uncredited)

Monte Vandergrift

Monte Vandergrift

Police Officer Drivng Patrol Car (uncredited)

Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart

Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart

Georgie - Actor as 'Wounded Soldier' (uncredited)

Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

Actor as 'Captain Flagg' (uncredited)

Louis Natheaux

Louis Natheaux

Waiter (uncredited)

Philip Morris

Philip Morris

Policeman on Train (uncredited)

Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

Captain Haggerty

Wally Maher

Wally Maher

Nate - Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)

Tom Hanlon

Tom Hanlon

Radio Announcer (voice)

Jack Gardner

Jack Gardner

Reporter with Vivian (uncredited)

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Elevator Boy (uncredited)

Jack Raymond

Jack Raymond

Lipinsky (uncredited)

George Meeker

George Meeker

Ned Brown (uncredited)

Rex Evans

Rex Evans

Scout Master (uncredited)

Cecilia Callejo

Cecilia Callejo

Dolores Gonzales

Lowden Adams

Lowden Adams

Vivian's Butler (uncredited)

Ernest Truex

Ernest Truex

Willie Heyward

Hal Cooke

Hal Cooke

Gus - the Waiter (uncredited)

Monya Andre

Monya Andre

Guest (uncredited)

Frances Drake

Frances Drake

Vivian Tarbel

Rae Daggett

Rae Daggett

Hotel Switchboard Operator (uncredited)

Peter Du Rey

Peter Du Rey

Guest (uncredited)

Harold Hoff

Harold Hoff

Spike (uncredited)

Mary Louise Smith

Mary Louise Smith

Guest (uncredited)

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It’s a Wonderful World Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


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It’s a Wonderful World Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for It’s a Wonderful World across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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