Birth : 18 May 1897
Died : 3 September 1991
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Hollywood Walk Star: Yes
Comment
Frank Capra was a producer and director of films from the 1920's to the 1950's. His early work was in silent films before moving into sound films. He best known to most people for directing the classic Christmas film It's A Wonderful Life. He was nominated for 6 Best Director Oscar's and won 3 of them. He directed several comedies and also the politcal satire Meet John Doe. With It Happened One Night be effectively set the standard for romantic comedies. Most of the standard tropes of romantic comedies can be traced back to this film.
Director
It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
Meet John Doe (1941)
Mr Smith Goes To Washington (1939)
You Can't Take It With You (1938)
Lost Horizon (1937)
Mr Deeds Goes To Town (1936)
It Happened One Night (1934)
Lady For A Day (1933)
Forbidden (1932)
Dirigible (1931)
Miracle Woman (1931)
That Certain Thing (1928) Silent
Producer
It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
Mr Deeds Goes To Town (1936)
Forbidden (1932)
That Certain Thing (1928) Silent
Oscars
Nomination - Best Director - It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
Nomination - Best Director - Mr Smith Goes To Washington (1939)
Won - Best Director - You Can't Take It With You (1938)
Won - Best Director - Mr Deeds Goes To Town (1936)
Won - Best Director - It Happened One Night (1934)
Nomination - Best Director - Lady For A Day (1933)