Frank Capra
Biography: 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".
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 18, 1897
Deathday: September 03, 1991
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Why We Fight
2005-01-20
Why We Fight
Overview: Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-20
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Screen Snapshots (Series 12, No. 2)
1932-06-17
Screen Snapshots (Series 12, No. 2)
Overview: A Columbia Pictures promotional short which explains how a movie is made.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-06-17
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Frank Capra, il était une fois l'Amérique
2020-12-22
Frank Capra, il était une fois l'Amérique
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Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2020-12-22
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The Outcasts of Poker Flat
1919-06-29
The Outcasts of Poker Flat
Overview: The owner of a gambling hall is entrusted with the care of a pretty young girl. He falls in love with her, but he must decide whether to let her go to his best friend, with whom he believes her to be in love, or to try to win her for himself.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1919-06-29
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The Men who Made the Movies: Frank Capra
1973-01-11
The Men who Made the Movies: Frank Capra
Overview: Career overview of Hollywood legend Frank Capra by Time magazine film critic Richard Schickel.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-11
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Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12
1938-07-29
Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12
Overview: A visit to Buck Jones's new ranch and his horse, Silver, to James Gleason and his dog, to Charles Ruggles and his kennels; on the set of 'You Can't Take it With You', director Frank Capra and stars James Stewart and Jean Arthur celebrate Lionel Barrymore's sixtieth birthday; a ski meet is held at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-07-29
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983-02-25
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Overview: Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, wardrobe tests, documentary material, and archival footage make up this star-studded voyeuristic look at the Golden age of Hollywood during the 30s, 40, and 50.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-02-25
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Frank Capra: Mr. America
2023-09-01
Frank Capra: Mr. America
Overview: Tells the story of how Frank Capra, a young and penniless immigrant, rose through the ranks of early Hollywood to become one of the Great American storytellers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-01
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Hollywood's Second World War
2019-09-03
Hollywood's Second World War
Overview: For the USA, World War 2 was an all-out war - to mobilize the masses, the US government launched a huge propaganda campaign and cinema, the medium of the masses, was quite simply their most important weapon. Government authorities monitored the production of feature films and the military itself produced documentaries aimed at rallying the American people to support the troops. This film tells the story of four Hollywood directors of European origin, who returned to the "Old World" during the Second World War to make propaganda documentaries for the US Army at the front: William Wyler from Alsace, Frank Capra from Italy, Anatole Litvak from Ukraine and - in post-war Germany - Billy Wilder from Austria.
Genres: Documentary War History TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2019-09-03
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The Screen Director
1951-03-12
The Screen Director
Overview: A documentary short film depicting the work of the motion picture director. An anonymous director is shown preparing the various aspects of a film for production, meeting with the writer and producer, approving wardrobe and set design, rehearsing scenes with the actors and camera crew, shooting the scenes, watching dailies, working with the editor and composer, and attending the first preview. Then a number of real directors are shown in archive footage (as well as a predominance of staged 'archive' footage) working with actors and crew.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-03-12
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It Happened One Night
1934-02-22
It Happened One Night
Overview: A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-02-22
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Iconic Couples of Hollywood : Barbara Stanwyck & Robert Taylor
Iconic Couples of Hollywood : Barbara Stanwyck & Robert Taylor
Overview: A documentary on Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
1940-07-31
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Overview: This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and presenters including Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Hattie McDaniel, Fay Bainter, Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Sinclair Lewis, and more, with host Bob Hope.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-07-31
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Another Romance of Celluloid
1938-02-05
Another Romance of Celluloid
Overview: This second entry in MGM's "Romance of Film" series documents how celluloid movie film is processed and features behind-the-scenes glimpses of current MGM productions.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-02-05
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James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
1988-11-22
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Overview: Documentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-22
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George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
1985-03-03
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Overview: Biography of the legendary filmmaker directed by his son.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-03-03
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Frank Capra's American Dream
1997-01-01
Frank Capra's American Dream
Overview: A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009-07-02
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Overview: This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-07-02
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And the Oscar Goes To...
2014-02-01
And the Oscar Goes To...
Overview: The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-02-01
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Dear Mr. Gable
1968-03-05
Dear Mr. Gable
Overview: Burgess Meredith narrates this insightful MGM-produced documentary about the life and career of Hollywood legend Clark Gable, from his childhood in Ohio, to his star status in Hollywood, and to his romantic life off-screen, including his marriage to Carole Lombard. The film incorporates classic film footage of Gable with interviews of people from his past, including an old classmate from his school days, a former sweetheart, and his press agent. Another treat is the rare home movie footage of Gable and Lombard on a camping trip.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-03-05
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The Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life'
1990-10-18
The Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Overview: Tom Bosley hosts a documentary the looks into the story behind how one of cinema's greatest films It's A Wonderful Life was made.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-10-18
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Frank Capra's 'It's a Wonderful Life': A Personal Remembrance
1991-10-18
Frank Capra's 'It's a Wonderful Life': A Personal Remembrance
Overview: This making-of/interview segment is featured on the Republic Pictures DVD release for It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-18
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Five Came Back
2017-03-31
Five Came Back
Overview: The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War.”
Genres: Documentary War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-31
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