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    How does George lose his hearing in one ear?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      Jumps in the ice-water to save his brother. The druggist later slaps his bad ear and it bleeds.

    What did George always wish for when he entered the drug store?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      I wish I had a million dollars. He would always say 'hot dog' after.

    What are his two friends' names?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      Bert and Ernie.

    Who gets awarded the Medal of Honor?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      Harry Bailey. Harry saved a whole plane of soldiers.

    What prevents George from committing suicide?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      Clarence jumping in the river.

    What is the name of that mean old man?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      Mr. Potter.

    What is the name of the book that Clarence is reading in the beginning of the movie?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'.

    What does Zuzu's father take from her when she is sick?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      Rose petals.

    Where is Mary working, when George tries to find her, after Clarence changes everything so that George was never born?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      At the library.

    What does it mean when a bell rings?Christmas Movies - 'It's A Wonderful Life'

      An angel gets its wings. If you don't know this, you are in sad shape!

    Which line follows this George Bailey quote twice in the film 'I wish I had a million dollars!'?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      'Hot dog!'. George makes his wish upon a cigar lighter. He fails to get his wish both times...but learns at the end that his family is much more important than a million dollars.

    Which character says 'George! You're not paid to be a canary!'?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      Mr. Gower. Mr. Gower said this to George as a child when George was working and whistling happily at Gower's drugstore. Gower was drunk because he had just found out his son had died of influenza during the great outbreak of 1918. George later saves Gower from poisoning one of the patrons of his pharmacy.

    Which character's trademark expression is 'hee-haw'?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      Sam Wainwright. Sam says this while sticking his thumb in his ear.

    'You know, George, I feel that in a small way we are doing something important. Satisfying a fundamental urge. It's deep in the race for a man to want his own roof and walls and fireplace, and we're helping him get those things in our shabby little office.' Whose philosophy is encapsulated in this quote?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      Peter Bailey. George Bailey acquires his philosophy via his father's wonderful altruistic vision.

    In the meeting regarding the building and loan, following Pa Bailey's death, what does George Bailey call Mr. Potter in his diatribe?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      A warped, frustrated old man. Potter finds relish returning this line back to George later in the film after George is forced to crawl back to Potter in order to beg for help!

    'Oh, boy, oh boy, oh boy. I feel so good I could spit in Potter's eye. I think I will.' Which drunken character delivers this quote?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      Uncle Billy. Uncle Billy says this to George at a party right before George goes to call on Mary.

    What is Mary's response when her mother asks why George has come calling?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      He's making violent love to me, mother!. Quite a risque quote for 1946, in my humble opinion!

    Which character refers to George as his 'best friend'?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      Mr. Martini. In the version of reality where George doesn't exist, Mr. Martini doesn't appear in town...George is so important people owe their very existence to him!

    'One man's life touches so many others, when he's not there it leaves an awfully big hole.' Which character utters this profound comment?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      Clarence, the angel. Clarence isn't the most intelligent man, but he seems to understand the important things.

    'I've been saving this money for a divorce, if ever I get a husband.' Who says this, while emptying her savings on George's behalf near the end of the film?'It's a Wonderful Life' Quotes

      Annie, the maid. One of the more amusing lines of the film, in my opinion!

    What is Uncle Billy's phone number?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      Bedford 247. When George leaves the house angry, Mary calls 'Bedford 247' and talks to Uncle Billy.

    Which president's picture hangs in George Bailey's living room, after the money was lost?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      Abraham Lincoln. It can be seen in the background when George throws his tantrum after he loses the money.

    What is the name of the man Mr. Potter calls to swear out a warrant for George's arrest?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      Bill. He picks up the phone and says 'Bill,' then tells George there is nowhere he can hide in a little town like Bedford Falls.

    What was Uncle Billy's wife's name?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      Laura. 'I've looked everywhere, even in the rooms that have been locked since I lost Laura.'

    How much does Violet spend on licorice?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      2 cents. 'Two cents worth of shoelaces?'

    What does George put on Mary's sundae?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      Coconuts. He piles on the coconut even though Mary says she doesn't like it.

    What is the address of the old Granville house?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      320 Sycamore. George asks Ernie to take him home to 320 Sycamore. This is the same house that George and Mary threw rocks at, the old Granville house.

    What was George's rating during World War II?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      4 F. '4 F on account of his bad ear. George fought the battle of Bedford Falls.'

    Where does Mr. Martini live?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      Bailey Park. George and Mary help him, his family, and his goat move in.

    Which studio released 'It's a Wonderful Life'?Really Hard 'Wonderful Life' Trivia

      RKO. The title sequence says: 'It's a Wonderful Life' and below that: 'An RKO Radio Release'.

    What was the name of the character played by Jimmy Stewart?'It's A Wonderful Life' Movie

      George Bailey.

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