Capra, Frank 1897-1991
Overview
| Works: | 1,130 works in 4,581 publications in 12 languages and 59,934 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Comedy films Christmas films Political films Fantasy films Biography Road films Populist films Screwball comedy films |
| Roles: | Director, Producer, Author of screenplay, Author, Production personnel, Restager , Commentator, pmn, Performer, Scenarist, Film editor, fmd, Dedicatee, Interviewee, Writer of accompanying material, Contributor, Creator, Honoree, Author of introduction, Other, Conceptor, Bibliographic antecedent |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Frank Capra
- Frank Capra : the catastrophe of success by Joseph McBride( )
- The name above the title : an autobiography by Frank Capra( Book )
- Five came back : a story of Hollywood and the Second World War by Mark Harris( Book )
- Songs of innocence and experience : romance in the cinema of Frank Capra by Magdalena Grabias( )
- American vision : the films of Frank Capra by Raymond Carney( Book )
- Frank Capra by Charles J Maland( Book )
- Italian and Irish filmmakers in America : Ford, Capra, Coppola, and Scorsese by Lee Lourdeaux( Book )
- Regarding Frank Capra : audience, celebrity, and American film studies, 1930-1960 by Eric Loren Smoodin( Book )
- Frank Capra : the man and his films( Book )
- Frank Capra : authorship and the studio system( Book )
- Frank Capra : interviews by Frank Capra( Book )
- The films of Frank Capra by Donald C Willis( Book )
- The cinema of Frank Capra : an approach to film comedy by Leland A Poague( Book )
- Another Frank Capra by Leland A Poague( Book )
- Master space : film images of Capra, Lubitsch, Sternberg, and Wyler by Barbara Bowman( Book )
- An archaeology of sympathy : the sentimental mode in literature and cinema by James Chandler( Book )
- Moon over Buffalo : a comedy by Ken Ludwig( Book )
- The Films of Frank Capra by Victor Scherle( Book )
- All Too wonderful : Frank Capra and James Stewart( Visual )
- Frank Capra : a guide to references and resources by Charles Wolfe( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Frank Capra
Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
429 editions published between 1946 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 5,406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Bailey is not having a good day. His life in the sleepy little town of Bedford Falls has been thrown off track, perhaps never to recover. His business has failed, he's wanted by the police, and he's had a fight with his beloved wife Mary. On this disastrous day, his responsibilities and frustrations overwhelm him, leading him to a bridge and serious contemplation of suicide. It's up to an angel named Clarence to convince George that his life has been one of worth and that it's still worth living. After taking a long look at George's life, the angel offers a portrait of what life in Bedford Falls would be like if George had never been born. This classic, sentimental favorite has become a Christmas tradition
429 editions published between 1946 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 5,406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Bailey is not having a good day. His life in the sleepy little town of Bedford Falls has been thrown off track, perhaps never to recover. His business has failed, he's wanted by the police, and he's had a fight with his beloved wife Mary. On this disastrous day, his responsibilities and frustrations overwhelm him, leading him to a bridge and serious contemplation of suicide. It's up to an angel named Clarence to convince George that his life has been one of worth and that it's still worth living. After taking a long look at George's life, the angel offers a portrait of what life in Bedford Falls would be like if George had never been born. This classic, sentimental favorite has become a Christmas tradition
Frank Capra's Mr. Smith goes to Washington by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
167 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,829 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Washington's youngest senator exposes corruption in high places, almost at the cost of his career
167 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,829 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Washington's youngest senator exposes corruption in high places, almost at the cost of his career
It happened one night by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
142 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rich young woman marries an idle playgboy against her father's will. Her father holds her captive on his yacht but she escapes and, while on her way to New York, becomes entangled with an unemployed news reporter
142 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rich young woman marries an idle playgboy against her father's will. Her father holds her captive on his yacht but she escapes and, while on her way to New York, becomes entangled with an unemployed news reporter
Frank Capra's Arsenic and old lace by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
99 editions published between 1942 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 2,717 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mirthful murder Cary-ed off in slapstick, slap-happy style! Cary Grant and a stellar cast romp through this classic farce based on Joseph Kesselring's 1941 Broadway hit and breezily directed by Frank Capra. Frazzled drama critic Mortimer Brewster (Grant) has two aunts (Josephine Hull and Jean Adair) who ply lonely geezers with poisoned libations, on sociopathic brother (Raymond Massey) who looks like Boris Karloff, one bonkers brother (John Alexander) who thinks he's Teddy Roosevelt, one impatient new bride (Priscilla Lane) -- and only one night to make it turn out all right. In this circus' center ring is Grant, twisting his face into a clown's gallery of flabbergasted reactions and transforming his natural athletic grace into a rubber-legged comic ballet. You'll die laughing. - Container
99 editions published between 1942 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 2,717 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mirthful murder Cary-ed off in slapstick, slap-happy style! Cary Grant and a stellar cast romp through this classic farce based on Joseph Kesselring's 1941 Broadway hit and breezily directed by Frank Capra. Frazzled drama critic Mortimer Brewster (Grant) has two aunts (Josephine Hull and Jean Adair) who ply lonely geezers with poisoned libations, on sociopathic brother (Raymond Massey) who looks like Boris Karloff, one bonkers brother (John Alexander) who thinks he's Teddy Roosevelt, one impatient new bride (Priscilla Lane) -- and only one night to make it turn out all right. In this circus' center ring is Grant, twisting his face into a clown's gallery of flabbergasted reactions and transforming his natural athletic grace into a rubber-legged comic ballet. You'll die laughing. - Container
Mr. Deeds goes to town by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
94 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,836 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Longfellow Deeds (Cooper), a small-town poet, inherits $20 million from his uncle and wants to give it away to needy people. Petty moochers, greedy relatives, conniving lawyers and big executives, who all want a piece of the pie, attempt to have Deeds declared incompetent
94 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,836 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Longfellow Deeds (Cooper), a small-town poet, inherits $20 million from his uncle and wants to give it away to needy people. Petty moochers, greedy relatives, conniving lawyers and big executives, who all want a piece of the pie, attempt to have Deeds declared incompetent
You can't take it with you by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
70 editions published between 1938 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 1,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about the Sycamores, an eccentric family of free spirits, and the problems that arises when Alice, the one stable member, falls for her boss's son
70 editions published between 1938 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 1,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about the Sycamores, an eccentric family of free spirits, and the problems that arises when Alice, the one stable member, falls for her boss's son
Meet John Doe by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
233 editions published between 1941 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A genial homeless unemployed baseball pitcher is hoaxed into protesting against existing social evils as a newspaper circulation stunt. He pleas to the "little man" for brotherly love and democratic good will, and John Doe clubs are formed. Because of his simple sincerity, he becomes a national hero, but he is shocked when he discovers that it's all a plot by the owner of the paper, who plans to use the voting strength of the clubs to bludgeon his way to power
233 editions published between 1941 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A genial homeless unemployed baseball pitcher is hoaxed into protesting against existing social evils as a newspaper circulation stunt. He pleas to the "little man" for brotherly love and democratic good will, and John Doe clubs are formed. Because of his simple sincerity, he becomes a national hero, but he is shocked when he discovers that it's all a plot by the owner of the paper, who plans to use the voting strength of the clubs to bludgeon his way to power
Lost horizon by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
82 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 1,614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fleeing war-torn China, a small planeload of people are hijacked to an idyllic valley in the Himalayas where time has virtually stopped. There Conway, a British diplomat, falls in love with a beautiful woman, and is asked to remain in Shangri-La as its new leader
82 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 1,614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fleeing war-torn China, a small planeload of people are hijacked to an idyllic valley in the Himalayas where time has virtually stopped. There Conway, a British diplomat, falls in love with a beautiful woman, and is asked to remain in Shangri-La as its new leader
Frank Capra's it's a wonderful life(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in English and held by 1,379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Bailey, a desperate and suicidal man, is visited by a guardian angel who shows him how important he has been to those around him in his life
16 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in English and held by 1,379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Bailey, a desperate and suicidal man, is visited by a guardian angel who shows him how important he has been to those around him in his life
The Men who made the movies : interviews with Frank Capra, George Cukor, Howard Hawks, Alfred Hitchcock, Vincente Minnelli,
King Vidor, Raoul Walsh, and William A. Wellman by
Richard Schickel(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1975 and 2001 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Rich in behind-the-scenes stories about such modern classics as It Happened One Night, Dawn Patrol, The Champ, Born Yesterday, Father of the Bride, and Shadow of a Doubt, as well as in anecdotes about the men and women of Hollywood, this book is an enduring tribute to the men who made the movies."--Cover
11 editions published between 1975 and 2001 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Rich in behind-the-scenes stories about such modern classics as It Happened One Night, Dawn Patrol, The Champ, Born Yesterday, Father of the Bride, and Shadow of a Doubt, as well as in anecdotes about the men and women of Hollywood, this book is an enduring tribute to the men who made the movies."--Cover
Prelude to war by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
97 editions published between 1942 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary supervised by Lt. Col. Frank Capra demonstrates how the diplomatic and political blunders made in the wake of WWI led to WWII. While America sleeps, Japan and Germany slowly and methodically build their armies and launch their plans for global conquest. Throughout this film, the lies of fascism and totalitarianism are contrasted with the ideals of Democracy. This film was shown to both civilian and military audiences
97 editions published between 1942 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary supervised by Lt. Col. Frank Capra demonstrates how the diplomatic and political blunders made in the wake of WWI led to WWII. While America sleeps, Japan and Germany slowly and methodically build their armies and launch their plans for global conquest. Throughout this film, the lies of fascism and totalitarianism are contrasted with the ideals of Democracy. This film was shown to both civilian and military audiences
Pocketful of miracles by
Bette Davis(
Visual
)
48 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging apple seller poses as a wealthy grande dame to help her daughter marry into a legitimately wealthy family
48 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging apple seller poses as a wealthy grande dame to help her daughter marry into a legitimately wealthy family
Frank Capra's State of the union by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1948 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An industrialist runs for the Presidency and is caught between his principled estranged wife and a power-hungry newspaper owner, who is also the industrialist's mistress
28 editions published between 1948 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An industrialist runs for the Presidency and is caught between his principled estranged wife and a power-hungry newspaper owner, who is also the industrialist's mistress
The Battle of Russia by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 1943 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 576 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad
80 editions published between 1943 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 576 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad
Meet John Doe : Frank Capra, director by
Robert Riskin(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman reporter creates the role of John Doe as a protestor of social injustice. When the hoax is questioned, an amiable tramp is persuaded to play the role and becomes a national hero. The wealthy, unscrupulous owner of the newspaper attempts to use the John Doe following to catapult himself into national prominence
11 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman reporter creates the role of John Doe as a protestor of social injustice. When the hoax is questioned, an amiable tramp is persuaded to play the role and becomes a national hero. The wealthy, unscrupulous owner of the newspaper attempts to use the John Doe following to catapult himself into national prominence
Platinum blonde by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1931 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Platinum blonde is a glorious spoof of the newspaper business in New York City during the Depression; Ann Schuyler, a wealthy socialite, meets reporter "Stew" Smith and the two fall madly in love. The comedy begins as she tries to transform him from a ruffian newsman into a convincing gentleman."--Container
38 editions published between 1931 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Platinum blonde is a glorious spoof of the newspaper business in New York City during the Depression; Ann Schuyler, a wealthy socialite, meets reporter "Stew" Smith and the two fall madly in love. The comedy begins as she tries to transform him from a ruffian newsman into a convincing gentleman."--Container
The Battle of Britain by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1943 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940 and the defense offered by the Royal Air Force
49 editions published between 1943 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940 and the defense offered by the Royal Air Force
Frank Capra's A hole in the head by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in English and French and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about Tony Manetta, a small-time Miami Beach hotel operator barely able to make the payments on his own modest inn, who dreams of one day opening a million dollar resort. In addition to bill collectors, Tony must contend with his beatnik girlfriend and his well-meaning but conservative brother and sister-in-law. Through thick and thin, however, one thing remains constant: the love between Tony and his young son who admires him even if he isn't a big shot
23 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in English and French and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about Tony Manetta, a small-time Miami Beach hotel operator barely able to make the payments on his own modest inn, who dreams of one day opening a million dollar resort. In addition to bill collectors, Tony must contend with his beatnik girlfriend and his well-meaning but conservative brother and sister-in-law. Through thick and thin, however, one thing remains constant: the love between Tony and his young son who admires him even if he isn't a big shot
The Battle of China by (
Visual
)
58 editions published between 1943 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Depicts Japanese aggression against China during World War II and describes Japan's plans for world conquest. Recalls Chinese development of the compass, printing, astronomy, gunpowder, and porcelain
58 editions published between 1943 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Depicts Japanese aggression against China during World War II and describes Japan's plans for world conquest. Recalls Chinese development of the compass, printing, astronomy, gunpowder, and porcelain
Lady for a day by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apple Annie, a fruit peddler, throws a party for Count Romero, whose son is engaged to her beautiful daughter. With a little help from a big-time gambler and a few other instant "members of society," she keeps the imposture going -- for a while
40 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apple Annie, a fruit peddler, throws a party for Count Romero, whose son is engaged to her beautiful daughter. With a little help from a big-time gambler and a few other instant "members of society," she keeps the imposture going -- for a while
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Related Identities
- Stewart, James 1908-1997 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Mitchell, Thomas 1892-1962 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Barrymore, Lionel 1878-1954 Other Costume designer Performer Director Actor
- Riskin, Robert Other Writer of accompanying material Author of dialog Adapter Scenarist Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author
- Walker, Joseph B. Other Illustrator Cinematographer Film editor Videographer Photographer
- Columbia Pictures Corporation Producer
- Havlick, Gene 1894-1959 Cinematographer Film editor Editor
- Bondi, Beulah 1892-1981 Costume designer Performer Actor
- Tiomkin, Dimitri 1894-1979 Performer Author Musician Composer
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
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Adams, Samuel Hopkins, Angels Aunts Bills, Legislative California--Los Angeles Capra, Frank, Christmas plays Families Fathers and daughters Ford, John, Friendship Hart, Moss, Hijacking of aircraft Himalaya Mountains History, Modern Huston, John, Impostors and imposture Inheritance and succession Kaufman, George S.--(George Simon), Kesselring, Joseph, Legislators Lost horizon (Hilton, James) Malicious accusation Man-woman relationships Military campaigns Millionaires Motion picture industry Motion picture producers and directors Motion pictures Motion pictures in propaganda Political corruption Politics and government Propaganda Reporters and reporting Serial murders Shangri-La (Imaginary place) Social classes Social conflict Soviet Union Stevens, George, Success Suicidal behavior Suicide United States United States.--Congress.--Senate War and motion pictures War--Causes Washington (D.C.) World War (1939-1945) Wyler, William,
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Alternative Names
Capra, Francesco Rosario 1897-1991
Capra, Frank
Capra, Frank, 1897-
Capra, Frank Jr
Capra, Frank R.
Capra, Frank R. 1897-1991
Capra, Frank Russell 1897-1991
Franciscus Capra
Frank Capra
Frank Capra Amerikaans filmregisseur
Frank Capra amerykański reżyser filmowy
Frank Capra cineasta
Frank Capra réalisateur, scénariste et producteur américain
Frank Capra regista italiano
Frank Capra US-amerikanischer Filmregisseur
Frenk Kapra
Frenks Kapra
Kapra, Frenks, 1897-1991
Kapra, Frenks Rasels, 1897-1991
Φρανκ Κάπρα σικελικής καταγωγής, αμερικανός σκηνοθέτης
Капра, Френк, 1897-1991
Капра, Фрэнк
Капра, Фрэнк Рассел, 1897-1991
Франк Капра
Френк Капра
Фрэнк Капра
Ֆրենկ Կապրա
פרנק קפרה
فرانك كابرا
فرانک کاپرا
ফ্রাংক কাপরা পরিচালক, প্রযোজক, লেখক
ফ্রাঙ্ক ক্যাপ্রা পরিচালক, প্রযোজক, লেখক
பிராங்க் காப்ரா
แฟรงก์ คาปรา
ფრენკ კაპრა
카프라, 프랑크 1897-1991
프랭크 카프라
キャプラ, フランク
フランク・キャプラ
法蘭克·卡普拉
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