It's a Wonderful Life
1947
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There Karns produced and directed plays for the next three decades, until his death from cancer at age 79. Painting. In addition to acting, Karns also made numerous paintings. He began painting in January 1948 and went on to sell his works to individuals and to businesses.
Todd Karns who played Harry Bailey, never painted a picture until January, 1948. According to a 1949 press release “Todd started dabbling with a box of 10-cent store water colors his daughter, Tina, two, got for Christmas, 1947. His wife thought it was pretty good. He did three paintings. A buyer for a Los Angeles drugstore bought them ...
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According to journalist Hubbard Keavy, Karns had produced his very first painting in January 1948, after he “started dabbling with a box of 10-cent store water colors his daughter, Tina, two, got for Christmas, 1947”. Lacking any formal art training or classes, Karns produced charming naïf paintings that immediately sold well.
Two paintings by Todd Karns (“Harry Bailey”) are on display. Photographs from the collection of Emile Kuri, Set Director for It’s a Wonderful Life, are also on display. Information on individual cast members from “It’s a Wonderful Life” can also be found in the Museum.
Born in 1921 in Hollywood, he died in 2000 in Ajijic. In 1971 he retired to Ajijic with Kate, his beloved wife. Oil on Canvas, 16" by 26.5" , signed T. Karns, lower left. In the original, very simple frame consistent with his primitive style of painting.
Jan 15, 2017 · On this day we toast Todd Karns, who played Harry Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life. He was born 96 years ago, on January 15, 1921. He became an accomplished artist and moved to Ajijic, Mexico with his wife and children in 1971 where they started up an English language theater, The Lakeside Little Theater.
Dec 22, 2023 · Although the character of George never served, the shadow of WWII looms large over It's a Wonderful Life, with his younger brother Harry ( Todd Karns) serving, among others. " It’s a Wonderful ...
