Frank Capra, Jr.

Born: 1934-03-20

Frank Warner Capra, known as Frank Capra Jr., was an American film and television producer. He was one of the three children of film director Frank Capra and his second wife, Lucille. His own sons, Frank Capra III and Jonathan Capra, are assistant directors. At the time of his death, Capra Jr. was president of EUE/Screen Gems studio, which he had helped to found in Wilmington, North Carolina, in the mid-1980s, and a member of the North Carolina Film Council.


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Behind the Planet of the Apes

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Released: 1998-09-05

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right...

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Frank Capra's American Dream

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Released: 1997-01-01

A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.

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Frank Capra's 'It's a Wonderful Life': A Personal Remembrance

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Released: 1991-10-18

This making-of/interview segment is featured on the Republic Pictures DVD release for It's a...

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Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... You Can't Take It With You

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Released: 2008-12-09

The director's son gives interesting anecdotes about Frank Capra's making of the 1938 hit...

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Frank Capra Jr. Remembers: 'It Happened One Night'

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Released: 1999-12-27

The director's son gives interesting anecdotes about Frank Capra's making of the 1934 hit...

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Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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Released: 2000-02-22

The son of director Frank Capra provides commentary on the making of 1939's "Mr. Smith Goes to...

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