20 Things You Didn't Know About It's A Wonderful Life
15. Alfalfa's Cameo
The late Carl Switzer rose to fame in the 1930s as a child actor in the mini-series of “Our Gang”, more commonly known as The Little Rascals – he played Alfalfa. After his childhood stardom, Switzer landed minor roles in film, before pursuing a career out of the spotlight to become a dog breeder and guide.
Somewhere in between, he made a small appearance in It’s A Wonderful Life. In the scene at the dance in the high school gym, when George Bailey first sees Mary and approaches her, the young man talking to Mary is Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, portraying the uncredited role of Freddie Othelo. He is also in the scene where he turns the key that opens the gym floor to reveal the swimming pool.