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- 'It Happened One Night' (1934) Though It's a Wonderful Life might be his most popular movie, It Happened One Night is perhaps his best overall, and certainly the one that got the most recognition from the Oscars.
- 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1946) It's a Wonderful Life is a Christmas movie classic, and one iconic film you'd be hard-pressed to find a critic of (it was even one of Akira Kurosawa's favorite movies).
- 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (1944) Arsenic and Old Lace is a fantastic blend of a screwball comedy and a crime movie, with a farcical plot that's a blast to watch unfold over a chaotic two hours.
- 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' (1939) Not to be mixed up with Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is about the titular Mr. Smith going to Washington D.C., which is naturally entirely different.
- IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) Screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra, based on the story ‘The Greatest Gift’ by Philip Van Doren Sten.
- IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934) Screenplay by Robert Riskin, based on the short story ‘Night Bus’ by Samuel Hopkins Adams. Starring Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns, Jameson Thomas, Alan Hale, Arthur Hoyt, Blanche Friderici, Charles C. Wilson.
- MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) Screenplay by Sidney Buchman, story by Lewis R. Foster. Starring Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell, Beulah Bondi, Eugene Pallette, H.B.
- MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN (1936) Screenplay by Robert Riskin, based on the short story ‘Opera Hat’ by Clarence Budington Kelland.
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- It's A Wonderful Life (1946) A cinephile’s major dilemma between choosing Frank Capra’s best movies often comes down to It Happened One Night and It’s A Wonderful Life.
- It Happened One Night (1934) The first film to win the Big Five at the Oscars and a trailblazer in the rom-com genre, It Happened One Night definitely revolutionized the enemy-turned-lovers trope like never before.
- Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939) Frank Capra's most political movie tones down his comedic flair and allows the ever-charismatic James Stewart to deliver some memorable monologues while clashing against more conservative and idealistic seniors at the US Senate.
- Mr. Deeds Goes To Town (1936) Ranking among Gary Cooper’s best non-Western movies, Mr. Deeds Goes To Town features Frank Capra doing what he does best: crafting a moral fable with universal relevance.
Best movies directed by Frank Capra, the great painter of American cinema. List activity. 2.2K views. 0 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 10 titles. Sort by List order. 1. It's a Wonderful Life. 1946 2h 10m PG. 8.6 (504K) Rate. 89 Metascore.
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It’s no secret that Frank Capra is one of the greatest directors in Hollywood history. His films are always a joy to watch and have inspired countless filmmakers since he first came on the scene. Capra was known as a major film director during the period known historically as the Golden Age of Hollywood. Here’s our video guide to the Golden Age of ...
Frank Capra is one of the most influential and important directors in Hollywood history. He was born on the 20th of January 1898, in Metuchen, New Jersey. He started his career as a newsreel cameraman before moving into directing. Frank Capra’s films have a unique sense of optimism and moral message, which they communicate through lighthearted come...
Frank Capra is a master at creating stories with heart, humor, and depth. His films have a way of transporting you to another place and time and making you feel like you are there with his characters. Frank Capra’s best movies are all about the everyday guy or gal who find themselves in difficult situations and having to overcome them. The stories ...
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Apr 9, 2017 · Frank Capra died in 1991 at the age of 94. He left behind an impressive catalog of almost sixty films, six Academy Award nominations and three wins as Best Director. His films show an...
