Clarence Odbody

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Clarence Odbody is the bumbling yet wise guardian angel in the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life," sent to help George Bailey understand the value of his life.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf angel
fictional character
guardian angel
alignment good
appearsIn It's a Wonderful Life NERFINISHED
assignedTo George Bailey NERFINISHED
associatedWithTheme community support
hope
redemption
self-worth
characterTrait bumbling
wise
countryOfOriginOfWork United States of America
surface form: United States
fictionalUniverse Bedford Falls NERFINISHED
filmReleaseYear 1946
genreOfWorkAppearedIn Christmas fantasy drama
goal to earn his wings
languageOfWork English
medium film
narrativeFunction supernatural guide
notableQuote Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.
notableScene shows George Bailey a world in which he was never born
occupation guardian angel
portrayedBy Henry Travers NERFINISHED
roleInPlot helps George Bailey understand the value of his life
sentBy Heaven NERFINISHED
teaches the impact one life can have on others
the importance of community
the value of self-sacrifice
workCreator Frank Capra NERFINISHED

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It’s a Wonderful Life character Clarence Odbody
subject surface form: It's a Wonderful Life
It’s a Wonderful Life featuresAngel Clarence Odbody
subject surface form: It's a Wonderful Life
Henry Travers notableRole Clarence Odbody
Henry Travers portrayed Clarence Odbody
Bedford Falls in the film "It’s a Wonderful Life" associatedWithCharacter Clarence Odbody
subject surface form: Bedford Falls