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Clarence Odbody, also spelled Clarence Oddbody, (born May 1653, died 1745) [1] is a guardian angel character in Frank Capra's 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life, where he was portrayed by Henry Travers, and in the 1990 sequel, Clarence, where he was played by Robert Carradine.
Quotes. Portal:Holidays/Quotes/1 ... Thanks for the wings, Love Clarence. ” — Clarence Oddbody: Portal:Holidays/Quotes/10 “ If they have no bread, then let them ...
The presentation, which benefited the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, featured an all-star cast, including Bill Pullman as George, Nathan Lane as Clarence, Martin Landau as Mr. Potter, Penelope Ann Miller as Mary, and Sally Field as Mother Bailey. [114] The Last Temptation of Clarence Odbody is a 2011 novel written by John Pierson ...
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Henry Travers as the Burglar in the Theatre Guild's Broadway production of Heartbreak House (1920) Lynn Fontanne (Eliza) and Henry Travers (Alfred Doolittle) in the Theatre Guild production of Pygmalion (1926) Travers in his most memorable role, as guardian angel Clarence Odbody in It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Henry Travers as guardian angel Clarence Odbody, after "rescuing" George. A desperate George appeals to Potter for a loan. Potter sarcastically turns George down, and then swears out a warrant for his arrest for bank fraud. George, now completely depressed, gets drunk at the bar owned by his friend, Martini, where he silently prays for help.
Clarence Odbody has gotten younger since earning his wings after helping George Bailey back in 1946. He had an unspecified problem with his last assignment to help someone, and he would prefer to stay in heaven working on clocks. He only agrees to return to Earth because the widow of a new angel is considering suicide.
On a Christmas Eve, in a moment of financial crisis, a severely depressed Mary contemplates suicide, but is rescued by her guardian angel, Clara Oddbody (Cloris Leachman). Clara shows Mary the positive effect that she has had on everyone she has met throughout her life.