It's a Wonderful Life
1947
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For the American actor, see Francis Capra. Frank Russell Capra (born Francesco Rosario Capra; May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991) was an Italian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was the creative force behind some of the major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s.
Frank Capra. Director: It's a Wonderful Life. One of seven children, Frank Capra was born on May 18, 1897, in Bisacquino, Sicily. On May 10, 1903, his family left for America aboard the ship Germania, arriving in New York on May 23rd. "There's no ventilation, and it stinks like hell.
Frank Capra (May 5, 1897 – September 3, 1991) was an Italian-American film director, producer and writer who became the creative force behind some of the major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Capra directed a total of 36 feature-length films (34 of which are known to survive) and 16 documentary films during his lifetime.
Apr 12, 2024 · Frank Capra (born May 18, 1897, near Palermo, Sicily, Italy—died September 3, 1991, La Quinta, California, U.S.) was an American motion-picture director who was the most prominent filmmaker of the 1930s, during which he won three Academy Awards as best director.
Sep 17, 2023 · 10 Best Frank Capra Movies, Ranked. By Shaurya Thapa. Published Sep 17, 2023. From the greatest rom-coms to gripping political dramas to an all-time Christmas classic, Frank Capra has a rich filmography of cinema's best movies. Summary.
Frank Capra - Hollywood Director, Academy Awards, 1930s: Capra’s “golden period” began with It Happened One Night (1934), the first motion picture to win an Academy Award in five major categories: best picture, best actor, best actress, best director, and best adapted screenplay.
Aug 30, 2023 · August 30, 2023 7:24am. 'Frank Capra: Mr America' Columbia Pictures Industries. EXCLUSIVE: Frank Capra has long been considered one Hollywood’s most successful, influential and complex film ...
