Mary Hatch Bailey
| Mary Hatch Bailey | |
|---|---|
| It's a Wonderful Life character | |
Donna Reed (left) as Mary Hatch Bailey | |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Mary Hatch Bailey Born 1910 Bedford Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Housewife |
| Spouse | George Bailey (m. 1932–) |
| Children | Pete (born 1934) Janie (born 1935) Zuzu (born 1940) Tommy (born 1941) |
| Relatives | Father: Unknown Mother: J. W. Hatch Brother: Marty Hatch Brother-in-law: Harry Bailey Mother-in-law: Irene Bailey Father-in-law: Peter Bailey (deceased) |
Mary Hatch Bailey is a fictional character in Frank Capra's 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. She is the sweetheart and later wife of protagonist George Bailey (played by James Stewart as an adult and Bobby Anderson as a child). Mary is played by Donna Reed as an adult and Jean Gale as a child. She is loosely based on Mary Pratt, a character in Philip Van Doren Stern's 1943 short story The Greatest Gift.
Mary Hatch is viewed by some as either the hero of the film or a key, significant, and strong character in the film's story, including its romance.