Harry Bailey

Harry Bailey is a minor hero in "It's a Wonderful Life". He is the younger brother of George Bailey. He is played by George Nokes as a boy and Todd Karns as an adult.&nbsp

Harry is first seen sliding on a shovel through ice until he falls and slips. George, with help from his friends, saves him from drowning, only to get his left ear infected and become half-deaf. Because of this, George cannot join the army. Much later, when Harry graduates from high school, he is intended to take over the Bailey Building and Loan Association. George gives Harry his own college money so Harry could go to college.

Much later, Harry becomes a Navy pilot for World War II.

In the "Pottersville" sequence, it is shown that Harry died from drowning through the ice because George wasn't there to save him.

Finally, Harry makes a toast to George when he becomes the richest man in Bedford Falls.