George Bailey's Guardian Angel
was Played by Henry Travers

A decade prior to being cast in the roll as George Baily's guardian angel, "Clarence", the actor Henry Travers (1874 – 1965) appeared in the Broadway play You Can't Take It With You. Playing the part of "Grandpa Sycamore", he was singled out for praise by the editors of Stage Magazine; the review is posted on the right.

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