Capra, Frank 1897-1991
Overview
| Works: | 1,375 works in 5,198 publications in 13 languages and 62,244 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Comedy films Christmas films Fantasy films Road films Political films Biographies Screwball comedy films Angel films |
| Roles: | Director, Producer, Author of screenplay, Author, Restager , Production personnel, Commentator, Scenarist, pmn, fmd, Performer, Film editor, Other, Interviewee, Dedicatee, Writer of accompanying material, fmp, Bibliographic antecedent, Author of introduction, Contributor, Conceptor, Author of dialog, Honoree, Creator |
| 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 )
- 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 by Charles J Maland( Book )
- Frank Capra : the man and his films( Book )
- Frank Capra : authorship and the studio system( 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 )
- Frank Capra : interviews by Frank Capra( Book )
- Another Frank Capra by Leland A Poague( Book )
- An archaeology of sympathy : the sentimental mode in literature and cinema by James Chandler( Book )
- Master space : film images of Capra, Lubitsch, Sternberg, and Wyler by Barbara Bowman( Book )
- All Too wonderful : Frank Capra and James Stewart( Visual )
- The Films of Frank Capra by Victor Scherle( Book )
- Moon over Buffalo : a comedy by Ken Ludwig( Book )
- Frank Capra : a guide to references and resources by Charles Wolfe( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Frank Capra
It happened one night by
Frank Capra(
Visual
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139 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,934 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rich young woman marries an idle playboy 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
139 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,934 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rich young woman marries an idle playboy 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 Mr. Smith goes to Washington(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in English and held by 2,906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Washington's youngest senator exposes corruption in high places, almost at the cost of his career
30 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in English and held by 2,906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Washington's youngest senator exposes corruption in high places, almost at the cost of his career
Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life(
Visual
)
64 editions published between 1946 and 2021 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,830 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
64 editions published between 1946 and 2021 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,830 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
It's a wonderful life by
James Stewart(
Visual
)
398 editions published between 1946 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 2,245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sentimental classic about a young man who attempts to end his life, only to be shown the error of his ways by his guardian angel
398 editions published between 1946 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 2,245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sentimental classic about a young man who attempts to end his life, only to be shown the error of his ways by his guardian angel
Frank Capra's Arsenic and old lace by
Joseph Kesselring(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in English and French and held by 2,011 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
16 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in English and French and held by 2,011 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
)
92 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,676 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
92 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,676 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
Lost horizon by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
79 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fleeing war-torn China, a small planeload of people is 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
79 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fleeing war-torn China, a small planeload of people is 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
Meet John Doe by
Frank Capra(
Visual
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230 editions published between 1941 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,428 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
230 editions published between 1941 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,428 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
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
)
13 editions published between 1975 and 2001 in English and held by 1,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Edited versions of interviews originally conducted for the television series The men who made the movies
13 editions published between 1975 and 2001 in English and held by 1,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Edited versions of interviews originally conducted for the television series The men who made the movies
Mr. Smith goes to Washington by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
148 editions published between 1939 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Washington's youngest senator exposes corruption in high places, almost at the cost of his career
148 editions published between 1939 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Washington's youngest senator exposes corruption in high places, almost at the cost of his career
Frank Capra's You Can't Take It With You(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1938 and 2016 in English and held by 943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the stenographer from an eccentric family falls in love with the son of a rich mogul, the two families clash. Their love will change everything
15 editions published between 1938 and 2016 in English and held by 943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the stenographer from an eccentric family falls in love with the son of a rich mogul, the two families clash. Their love will change everything
You can't take it with you by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
61 editions published between 1938 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 874 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
61 editions published between 1938 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 874 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
Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is saved from a suicide attempt by an angel and is then shown how important he is to the people who love him. A Christmas classic. Features both the black and white and the colorized version
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is saved from a suicide attempt by an angel and is then shown how important he is to the people who love him. A Christmas classic. Features both the black and white and the colorized version
Arsenic and old lace by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
100 editions published between 1942 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young man is shocked when he learns his aunts like to serve men elderberry wine with arsenic, and then bury their bodies in the cellar
100 editions published between 1942 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young man is shocked when he learns his aunts like to serve men elderberry wine with arsenic, and then bury their bodies in the cellar
Prelude to war by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
63 editions published between 1942 and 2020 in English and Undetermined and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reviews events from 1933 to 1939 including the Japanese conquest of Manchuria, the Italian conquest of Ethiopia, the rise of Hitler; and explains the Axis plan of the world conquest
63 editions published between 1942 and 2020 in English and Undetermined and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reviews events from 1933 to 1939 including the Japanese conquest of Manchuria, the Italian conquest of Ethiopia, the rise of Hitler; and explains the Axis plan of the world conquest
Pocketful of miracles by
Bette Davis(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging apple-seller pretends to be rich in order to help her daughter marry into a wealthy family, assisted by an assortment of gangsters in her comic charade
27 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging apple-seller pretends to be rich in order to help her daughter marry into a wealthy family, assisted by an assortment of gangsters in her comic charade
Frank Capra's State of the union(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1948 and 2016 in English and held by 546 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
6 editions published between 1948 and 2016 in English and held by 546 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
)
76 editions published between 1943 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad
76 editions published between 1943 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad
It's a wonderful life by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1946 and 2009 in English and French and held by 535 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
8 editions published between 1946 and 2009 in English and French and held by 535 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
It's a wonderful life by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
58 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, his life is shown in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all of his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget suicide?
58 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, his life is shown in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all of his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget suicide?
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Related Identities
- Stewart, James 1908-1997 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Columbia Pictures Corporation Producer
- 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
- Barrymore, Lionel 1878-1954 Other Costume designer Performer Director Actor
- Tiomkin, Dimitri 1894-1979 Arranger Performer Author Musician Composer
- Hackett, Albert Scenarist Author of screenplay Writer of accompanying material Conceptor
- Arthur, Jean 1900-1991 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Arnold, Edward 1890-1956 Other Performer Actor
- Liberty Films Producer
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Associated Subjects
Adams, Samuel Hopkins, American drama Angels Arsenic--Toxicology Aunts Bills, Legislative California--Los Angeles Capra, Frank, Christmas plays Families Fathers and daughters Ford, John, Friendship Hart, Moss, Hijacking of aircraft Hilton, James, Himalaya Mountains 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 Serial murders Shangri-La (Imaginary place) Social conflict Soviet Union Stevens, George, Success Suicidal behavior Suicide Theater United States United States.--Congress.--Senate War and motion pictures War--Causes Washington (D.C.) Wyler, William,
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Alternative Names
Capra, Francesco Rosario 1897-1991
Capra, Frank
Capra, Frank, 1897-
Capra, Frank R.
Capra, Frank R. 1897-1991
Capra, Frank Russell 1897-1991
Capra Frankas
Franciscus Capra
Frank Capra
Frank Capra americký filmový režisér
Frank Capra Amerikaans filmregisseur
Frank Capra amerikansk filmregissör, filmproducent och manusförfattare från Sicilien
Frank Capra amerykański reżyser filmowy
Frank Capra cineasta
Frank Capra director de cinema
Frank Capra réalisateur, scénariste et producteur américain
Frank Capra regista italiano
Frank Capra Sicilian-born American film director, producer and writer (1897-1991)
Frank Capra US-amerikanischer Filmregisseur
Frank Capra yhdysvaltalainen elokuvaohjaaja
Frenk Kapra
Frenks Kapra
Kapra, Frenks, 1897-1991
Kapra, Frenks Rasels, 1897-1991
Φρανκ Κάπρα σικελικής καταγωγής, αμερικανός σκηνοθέτης
Капра Ф. кинорежиссёр, продюсер 1897-1991
Капра Ф. Р. кинорежиссёр, продюсер 1897-1991
Капра, Френк, 1897-1991
Капра, Фрэнк
Капра, Фрэнк Рассел, 1897-1991
Франк Капра
Френк Капра
Фрэнк Капра
Ֆրենկ Կապրա
פרנק קפרה
فرانك كابرا
فرانك كابرا فرانك روسل كابرا، كان ايطالي المولد، أمريكي المنشأ، مخرجا ومنتجا وكاتبا سينمائيا
فرانک کاپرا
ফ্রাংক কাপরা পরিচালক, প্রযোজক, লেখক
ফ্রাঙ্ক ক্যাপ্রা পরিচালক, প্রযোজক, লেখক
ਫਰੈਂਕ ਕਾਪਰਾ
பிராங்க் காப்ரா
แฟรงก์ คาปรา
ფრენკ კაპრა
카프라, 프랑크 1897-1991
카프라, 프랭크 1897-1991
프랭크 카프라
キャプラ, フランク
フランク・キャプラ
弗兰克·卡普拉
法蘭克·卡普拉
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