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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.
An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would had been like if he never existed.
A naive man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the US Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn't back down.

Overview

Date of Death:
3 September 1991, La Quinta, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
One of seven children, Frank Capra was born on May 18, 1897, in Bisacquino... more
Trivia:
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 3... more
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 8 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(23 articles)
DVD release inspirations including Indiana Jones
 (From BoxWish. 10 November 2008, 4:03 AM, PST)

Discuss: What Film Best Captures the American Spirit?
 (From Cinematical. 5 November 2008, 11:03 AM, PST)

Alternate Names:
Col. Frank Capra | Frank R. Capra

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Self, Archive Footage
Director:
  1. Pocketful of Miracles (1961)

  2. A Hole in the Head (1959)
  3. The Unchained Goddess (1958) (TV)
  4. The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957) (TV)
  5. Hemo the Magnificent (1957) (TV)
  6. Our Mr. Sun (1956) (TV)
  7. Here Comes the Groom (1951)
  8. Riding High (1950)

  9. State of the Union (1948)
    ... aka The World and His Wife (UK)
  10. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
    ... aka Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA: complete title)
  11. War Comes to America (1945)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 7 (USA: series title)
  12. Two Down and One to Go (1945)
  13. Know Your Enemy: Japan (1945)
  14. Your Job in Germany (1945)
  15. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
    ... aka Frank Capra's 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (USA: complete title)
  16. Tunisian Victory (1944)
    ... aka An Official Record (USA: subtitle)
  17. The Battle of China (1944)
    ... aka The Battle of China: Assault on the Great Wall (USA: video box title)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 6 (USA: series title)
  18. The Battle of Russia (1943)
    ... aka The Battle of Russia: The Nazi March Frozen (USA: video box title)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 5 (USA: series title)
  19. Prelude to War (1943) (uncredited)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 1 (USA: series title)
  20. The Battle of Britain (1943)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 4 (USA: series title)
  21. Divide and Conquer (1943) (uncredited)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 3 (USA: series title)
  22. The Nazis Strike (1943)
    ... aka The Nazi Strike: Blitzkrieg! (USA: video title)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 2 (USA: series title)
  23. Meet John Doe (1941)
    ... aka Frank Capra's 'Meet John Doe' (USA: complete title)
    ... aka John Doe, Dynamite (UK)

  24. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
    ... aka Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (USA: complete title)
  25. You Can't Take It with You (1938)
  26. Lost Horizon (1937)
    ... aka Lost Horizon of Shangri-La (USA: reissue title)
  27. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
  28. Broadway Bill (1934)
    ... aka Strictly Confidential (UK)
  29. It Happened One Night (1934)
  30. Lady for a Day (1933)
  31. The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) (as Frank R. Capra)
  32. American Madness (1932) (as Frank R. Capra)
  33. Forbidden (1932) (as Frank R. Capra)
  34. Platinum Blonde (1931) (as Frank R. Capra)
  35. The Miracle Woman (1931) (as Frank R. Capra)
  36. Dirigible (1931) (as Frank R. Capra)
  37. Rain or Shine (1930) (as Frank R. Capra)
  38. Ladies of Leisure (1930) (as Frank R. Capra)

  39. Flight (1929) (as Frank R. Capra)
  40. The Donovan Affair (1929) (as Frank R. Capra)
  41. The Younger Generation (1929) (as Frank R. Capra)
  42. The Burglar (1928)
  43. The Power of the Press (1928)
  44. Submarine (1928) (as Frank R. Capra)
  45. Say It with Sables (1928)
    ... aka The Reckoning (UK)
  46. The Way of the Strong (1928)
  47. The Matinee Idol (1928) (as Frank R. Capra)
  48. So This Is Love? (1928)
  49. That Certain Thing (1928)
  50. For the Love of Mike (1927)
  51. Long Pants (1927)
  52. The Strong Man (1926)
  53. Fultah Fisher's Boarding House (1922)
Writer:
  1. It Happened One Christmas (1977) (TV) (screenplay "It's a Wonderful Life")

  2. The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957) (TV) (writer)
  3. Hemo the Magnificent (1957) (TV) (writer)
  4. Our Mr. Sun (1956) (TV) (writer)
  5. Westward the Women (1951) (story)

  6. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) (writer)
    ... aka Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA: complete title)
  7. Know Your Enemy: Japan (1945) (writer)

  8. Forbidden (1932) (story)

  9. Uncle Tom (1929) (story)
  10. Flight (1929) (as Frank R. Capra) (dialogue)
  11. The Burglar (1928) (writer)
  12. Say It with Sables (1928) (story)
    ... aka The Reckoning (UK)
  13. The Swim Princess (1928) (writer)
  14. That Certain Thing (1928) (writer)
  15. Fiddlesticks (1927/I) (writer)
  16. His First Flame (1927) (writer)
  17. Soldier Man (1926) (writer)
  18. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (1926) (story) (uncredited)
  19. Saturday Afternoon (1926) (story and scenario)
  20. Love and Kisses (1925) (writer)
  21. Cold Turkey (1925) (writer)
  22. Lucky Stars (1925) (writer)
  23. The Iron Nag (1925) (writer)
  24. Cupid's Boots (1925) (writer)
  25. Sneezing Beezers (1925) (writer)
  26. Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies (1925) (writer)
  27. Good Morning, Nurse (1925) (scenario) (story)
  28. The Marriage Circus (1925) (writer)
  29. Breaking the Ice (1925) (scenario)
  30. Plain Clothes (1925) (writer)
  31. Boobs in the Wood (1925) (uncredited)
    ... aka Boobs in the Woods (USA)
  32. The Wild Goose Chaser (1925) (writer)
  33. All Night Long (1924) (story)
  34. The Reel Virginian (1924) (uncredited)
  35. Every Man for Himself (1924) (uncredited)
  36. Riders of the Purple Cows (1924) (uncredited)
  37. Little Robinson Corkscrew (1924) (uncredited)
  38. High Society (1924) (uncredited)
  39. Jubilo, Jr. (1924) (scenario)
  40. Fultah Fisher's Boarding House (1922) (scenario)
Producer:
  1. Pocketful of Miracles (1961) (producer)

  2. A Hole in the Head (1959) (producer)
  3. The Unchained Goddess (1958) (TV) (producer)
  4. The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957) (TV) (producer)
  5. Hemo the Magnificent (1957) (TV) (producer)
  6. Our Mr. Sun (1956) (TV) (producer)
  7. Here Comes the Groom (1951) (producer)
  8. Riding High (1950) (producer)

  9. State of the Union (1948) (producer)
    ... aka The World and His Wife (UK)
  10. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) (producer)
    ... aka Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA: complete title)
  11. War Comes to America (1945) (producer)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 7 (USA: series title)
  12. Two Down and One to Go (1945) (producer)
  13. San Pietro (1945) (co-supervising producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka The Battle of San Pietro
  14. Know Your Enemy: Japan (1945) (producer)
  15. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) (producer)
    ... aka Frank Capra's 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (USA: complete title)
  16. Attack! Battle of New Britain (1944) (producer)
    ... aka Attack! (USA: review title)
    ... aka Attack: The Battle for New Britain (USA: video box title)
  17. The Negro Soldier (1944) (producer) (as Col. Frank Capra)
  18. Know Your Ally: Britain (1944) (producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Know Your Allies and Know Your Enemies 1 (USA: series title)
  19. The Battle of Russia (1943) (producer)
    ... aka The Battle of Russia: The Nazi March Frozen (USA: video box title)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 5 (USA: series title)
  20. Prelude to War (1943) (producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 1 (USA: series title)
  21. The Battle of Britain (1943) (producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 4 (USA: series title)
  22. Divide and Conquer (1943) (producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 3 (USA: series title)
  23. The Nazis Strike (1943) (producer)
    ... aka The Nazi Strike: Blitzkrieg! (USA: video title)
    ... aka Why We Fight, 2 (USA: series title)
  24. Meet John Doe (1941) (producer)
    ... aka Frank Capra's 'Meet John Doe' (USA: complete title)
    ... aka John Doe, Dynamite (UK)

  25. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) (producer)
    ... aka Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (USA: complete title)
  26. You Can't Take It with You (1938) (producer) (uncredited)
  27. Lost Horizon (1937) (producer)
    ... aka Lost Horizon of Shangri-La (USA: reissue title)
  28. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) (producer)
  29. Broadway Bill (1934) (producer)
    ... aka Strictly Confidential (UK)
  30. It Happened One Night (1934) (producer)
  31. The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) (producer)
  32. Forbidden (1932) (producer) (as Frank R. Capra)

  33. Flight (1929) (producer) (as Frank R. Capra)
  34. That Certain Thing (1928) (producer)
Editor:
  1. Our Wonderful Schools (1915) (uncredited)
Self:
  1. Frank Capra's 'It's a Wonderful Life': A Personal Remembrance (1991) (V) .... Himself

  2. George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1984) .... Himself
  3. The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Picture
  4. "Cinéma cinémas" .... Himself (1 episode, 1983)
        - Frank Capra - Mai 1982 (1983) TV episode .... Himself
  5. The American Film Institute Salute to Frank Capra (1982) (TV) .... Himself - Honoree
  6. High Hopes: The Capra Years (1981) (TV) .... Himself
  7. The American Film Institute Salute to James Stewart (1980) (TV) .... Himself
  8. "Hollywood" (1980) TV mini-series .... Himself
    ... aka Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film (USA: video box title)

  9. Bing Crosby: His Life and Legend (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  10. "The Hollywood Greats" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka Hollywood Greats (USA: new title)
        - Clark Gable (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  11. "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1973)
        - Episode dated 14 August 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
  12. "Film Night" .... Himself (1 episode, 1973)
        - Episode dated 23 March 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
  13. The Men Who Made the Movies: Frank Capra (1973) (TV) .... Himself
  14. The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972) (TV) .... Himself - Co-presenter: Best Director
  15. "The Dick Cavett Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode dated 21 January 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
  16. "The David Frost Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
        - Episode dated 19 July 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  17. "Today" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1971)
    ... aka NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Today Show (USA)
        - Episode dated 24 June 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 23 June 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  18. "The Irv Kupcinet Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
        - Episode dated 19 June 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  19. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 16 June 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself

  20. Dear Mr. Gable (1968) .... Himself

  21. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (1 episode, 1959)
        - Frank Capra (1959) TV episode .... Himself
  22. "Lux Video Theatre" .... Himself - Guest Host (1 episode, 1956)
    ... aka Summer Video Theatre (USA: summer title)
        - Here Comes the Groom (1956) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Host
  23. The 25th Annual Academy Awards (1953) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Film Editing
  24. The Screen Director (1951) (uncredited) .... Himself (staged 'archive' footage)

  25. Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12 (1938) .... Himself
  26. Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 9 (1938) .... Himself, Oscar winner
  27. Another Romance of Celluloid (1938) (uncredited) .... Himself
  28. Screen Snapshots Series 16, No. 9 (1937) .... Himself
  29. Screen Snapshots Series 16, No. 8 (1937) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Why We Fight (2005) .... Himself
  2. James Cagney and Jack Warner (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  3. George Stevens: The Filmmakers Who Knew Him (2001) (V) .... Himself
  4. Frank Capra and James Stewart (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  5. The Lady with the Torch (1999) (archive sound) (also archive footage) .... Himself
  6. A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  7. D.W. Griffith: Father of Film (1993) .... Himself
  8. The Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1990) (TV) .... Himself
  9. Hollywood My Home Town (1965) .... Himself


Additional Details

Other Works:
In 1961, he directed a pilot for a proposed TV anthology series called, "Frank Capra Comedy Theater". The series never came to fruition. more
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