George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life) George as "The richest man in town". In the pile of donated funds, George finds a copy of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" inscribed, "Dear George: Remember no man is a failure who has friends. P.S. Thanks for the wings! Love, Clarence." A bell on the Christmas tree rings, and his daughter Zuzu says, "Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!" George agrees and looks up to heaven and says, "Attaboy, Clarence." George realizes that he truly has a wonderful life. Citing generosity as Bailey's most admirable trait, "Time" magazine lists George Bailey among their
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