Henry Travers was as James Stewart's somewhat befuddled but kind-hearted guardian angel Clarence Odbody in Frank Capra's 1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life". Traver's character saves Stewart's from committing suicide, and shows him how wonderful his life really is. Though the film was a financial flop, it later became a Christmas classic and one of the most beloved films in American cinema. However, despite his long life, Travers would never know that his performance as Clarence would become his most celebrated, as the film only became a Christmas television perennial in the 1970s and 1980s, long after the actor's death. Travers retired
Time Stands Still (play) Christina Ricci played the role of Mandy. This production closed on January 30, 2011. Time Stands Still (play) Time Stands Still is a play written by Donald Margulies and directed by Daniel J. Sullivan about changing relationships and developing social issues. It was nominated for two Tony Awards for "Best Play" and "Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play" for Laura Linney. "Time Stands Still" is set in Brooklyn and revolves around Sarah, a photo journalist who has returned from covering the Iraq war after being injured by a roadside bomb, and her reporter boyfriend James who is