Frank Capra
Frank Russell Capra (May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991) was a Sicilian-born American film director and a creative force behind a number of films of the 1930s and 1940s, including It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), You Can't Take It With You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Meet John Doe (1941), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946). His films often deal with rags-to-riches stories wich has led film historians such as Ian Freer to consider him the "American Dream personified".
It Happened One Night
as Bus Singer (uncredited)A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end...
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And the Oscar Goes To...
as Self (archive footage)The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND...
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas,...
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Why We Fight
as Self (archive footage)Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become...
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James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as Self (archive footage)Documentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.
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Five Came Back
as Self (archive footage)The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed...
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Frank Capra: Mr. America
as Self (archive footage)Tells the story of how Frank Capra, a young and penniless immigrant, rose through the ranks of...
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Another Romance of Celluloid
as Self (uncredited)This second entry in MGM's "Romance of Film" series documents how celluloid movie film is...
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George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
as SelfBiography of the legendary filmmaker directed by his son.
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1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as Self (archive footage)This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips...
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Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
as SelfThis 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including...
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Hollywood's Second World War
as Self (archive footage)For the USA, World War 2 was an all-out war - to mobilize the masses, the US government launched...
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Screen Snapshots (Series 12, No. 2)
as HimselfA Columbia Pictures promotional short which explains how a movie is made.
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Dear Mr. Gable
as SelfBurgess Meredith narrates this insightful MGM-produced documentary about the life and career of...
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The Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life'
as Self (archive footage)Tom Bosley hosts a documentary the looks into the story behind how one of cinema's greatest...
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The Outcasts of Poker Flat
as uncreditedThe owner of a gambling hall is entrusted with the care of a pretty young girl. He falls in love...
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Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)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
as SelfThis making-of/interview segment is featured on the Republic Pictures DVD release for It's a...
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The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - GuestThe Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...
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The Men Who Made the Movies
as uncreditedAcclaimed profiles of eight great American film directors. Produced and directed by Richard...
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The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as SelfIn 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a...
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