George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life) first and pretends to be drowning. After George rescues him, the man reveals himself to be George's guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. George does not believe him, and he bitterly wishes he had never been born. Inspired by this comment, Clarence shows George what the town would have been like without him, with the snow outside stopping as the change is made. In this alternative scenario Bedford Falls is instead named Pottersville, and is home to sleazy nightclubs, pawn shops, and amoral people. Bailey Park was never built, and remains an old cemetery. Mr. Gower was sent to prison for poisoning
George S. Chase Marion and a daughter. George S. Chase George Salisbury Chase (1909–1972) was an American composer for film and library music, born in Brooklyn, New York on October 23, 1909 to George S. and Florence E. (Reynolds) Chase. The 1940 U.S. Census records his occupation as "musician, church." In 1957, Chase was hired by R.T.F. Music Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of Thomas J. Valentino, Inc., to write background and production film music. He was employed by the company until his death. Chase composed under the pseudonym of Michael Reynolds for the Major Record library produced by Valentino. He was also known