IMDb >
Frank Capra
Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage boardFilmographies
categorizedby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards titles for saleby genre by keyword power search credited with tv scheduleBiographical
biography other works publicity contact photo gallery resume NewsDeskmessage boardExternal Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clipsFrank Capra More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 5 | slideshow | add photos) | Videos (see all 21) |
Overview
Date of Birth:
Date of Death:
Mini Biography:
One of seven children, Frank Capra was born on May 18, 1897, in Bisacquino... more
Trivia:
Was originally supposed to write and direct Circus World (1964) but quit the... more
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars.
Another
7 wins
&
8 nominations
more
NewsDesk:
(73 articles)
Shelf Life: It's A Wonderful Life
(From Cinematical. 24 December 2009, 2:03 PM, PST)
The Notable Films of 2010: Part Five
(From Dark Horizons. 23 December 2009, 10:10 AM, PST)
(From Cinematical. 24 December 2009, 2:03 PM, PST)
The Notable Films of 2010: Part Five
(From Dark Horizons. 23 December 2009, 10:10 AM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Col. Frank Capra | Frank R. Capra | Mr. Frank Capra | A Frank Capra Production | A Frank R. Capra Production | Frank R. Capra Production
Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Animation Department, Editor, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Director:
- Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
- A Hole in the Head (1959)
- The Unchained Goddess (1958) (TV)
- The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957) (TV)
- Hemo the Magnificent (1957) (TV)
- Our Mr. Sun (1956) (TV)
- Here Comes the Groom (1951)
- Riding High (1950)
- State of the Union (1948)
... aka The World and His Wife (UK) - It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
... aka Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA: complete title) - War Comes to America (1945)
... aka Why We Fight, 7 (USA: series title) - Two Down and One to Go (1945)
- Know Your Enemy: Japan (1945)
- Your Job in Germany (1945)
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
... aka Frank Capra's 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (USA: complete title) - Tunisian Victory (1944)
... aka An Official Record (USA: subtitle) - 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) - 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) - Prelude to War (1943) (uncredited)
... aka Why We Fight, 1 (USA: series title) - Divide and Conquer (1943) (uncredited)
... aka Why We Fight, 3 (USA: series title) - The Battle of Britain (1943)
... aka Why We Fight, 4 (USA: series title) - The Nazis Strike (1943)
... aka The Nazi Strike: Blitzkrieg! (USA: video title)
... aka Why We Fight, 2 (USA: series title) - Meet John Doe (1941)
... aka Frank Capra's 'Meet John Doe' (USA: complete title)
... aka John Doe, Dynamite (UK) - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
... aka Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (USA: complete title) - You Can't Take It with You (1938)
- Lost Horizon (1937)
... aka Lost Horizon of Shangri-La (USA: reissue title) - Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
- Broadway Bill (1934)
... aka Strictly Confidential (UK) - It Happened One Night (1934)
- Lady for a Day (1933)
- The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) (as Frank R. Capra)
- American Madness (1932) (as Frank R. Capra)
- Forbidden (1932) (as Frank R. Capra)
- Platinum Blonde (1931) (as Frank R. Capra)
- The Miracle Woman (1931) (as Frank R. Capra)
- Dirigible (1931) (as Frank R. Capra)
- Rain or Shine (1930) (as Frank R. Capra)
- Ladies of Leisure (1930) (as Frank R. Capra)
- Flight (1929) (as Frank R. Capra)
- The Donovan Affair (1929) (as Frank R. Capra)
- The Younger Generation (1929) (as Frank R. Capra)
- The Burglar (1928)
- The Power of the Press (1928)
- Submarine (1928) (as Frank R. Capra)
- Say It with Sables (1928)
... aka The Reckoning (UK) - The Way of the Strong (1928)
- The Matinee Idol (1928) (as Frank R. Capra)
- So This Is Love? (1928)
- That Certain Thing (1928)
- For the Love of Mike (1927)
- Long Pants (1927)
- The Strong Man (1926)
- Fultah Fisher's Boarding House (1922)
Writer:
- It Happened One Christmas (1977) (TV) (screenplay "It's a Wonderful Life")
- The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957) (TV) (writer)
- Hemo the Magnificent (1957) (TV) (writer)
- Our Mr. Sun (1956) (TV) (writer)
- Westward the Women (1951) (story)
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) (screenplay)
... aka Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA: complete title) - Know Your Enemy: Japan (1945) (writer)
- Forbidden (1932) (story)
- Uncle Tom (1929) (story)
- Flight (1929) (as Frank R. Capra) (dialogue)
- The Burglar (1928) (writer)
- Say It with Sables (1928) (story)
... aka The Reckoning (UK) - The Swim Princess (1928) (writer)
- That Certain Thing (1928) (writer)
- Fiddlesticks (1927/I) (writer)
- His First Flame (1927) (writer)
- Soldier Man (1926) (writer)
- Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (1926) (story) (uncredited)
- Saturday Afternoon (1926) (story and scenario)
- Love and Kisses (1925) (writer)
- Cold Turkey (1925) (writer)
- Lucky Stars (1925) (writer)
- The Iron Nag (1925) (writer)
- Cupid's Boots (1925) (writer)
- Sneezing Beezers (1925) (writer)
- Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies (1925) (writer)
- Good Morning, Nurse (1925) (scenario) (story)
- The Marriage Circus (1925) (writer)
- Breaking the Ice (1925) (scenario)
- Plain Clothes (1925) (writer)
- Boobs in the Wood (1925) (uncredited)
... aka Boobs in the Woods (USA) - The Wild Goose Chaser (1925) (writer)
- All Night Long (1924) (story)
- The Reel Virginian (1924) (uncredited)
- Every Man for Himself (1924) (uncredited)
- Riders of the Purple Cows (1924) (uncredited)
- Little Robinson Corkscrew (1924) (uncredited)
- High Society (1924) (uncredited)
- Jubilo, Jr. (1924) (scenario)
- Fultah Fisher's Boarding House (1922) (scenario)
Producer:
- Pocketful of Miracles (1961) (producer)
- A Hole in the Head (1959) (producer)
- The Unchained Goddess (1958) (TV) (producer)
- The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957) (TV) (producer)
- Hemo the Magnificent (1957) (TV) (producer)
- Our Mr. Sun (1956) (TV) (producer)
- Here Comes the Groom (1951) (producer)
- Riding High (1950) (producer)
- State of the Union (1948) (producer)
... aka The World and His Wife (UK) - It's a Wonderful Life (1946) (producer)
... aka Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA: complete title) - War Comes to America (1945) (producer)
... aka Why We Fight, 7 (USA: series title) - Two Down and One to Go (1945) (producer)
- San Pietro (1945) (co-supervising producer) (uncredited)
... aka The Battle of San Pietro - Know Your Enemy: Japan (1945) (producer)
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) (associate producer) (uncredited)
... aka Frank Capra's 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (USA: complete title) - Attack! Battle of New Britain (1944) (producer)
... aka Attack! (USA: review title)
... aka Attack: The Battle for New Britain (USA: video box title) - The Negro Soldier (1944) (producer) (as Col. Frank Capra)
- Know Your Ally: Britain (1944) (producer) (uncredited)
... aka Know Your Allies and Know Your Enemies 1 (USA: series title) - 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) - Prelude to War (1943) (producer) (uncredited)
... aka Why We Fight, 1 (USA: series title) - Divide and Conquer (1943) (producer) (uncredited)
... aka Why We Fight, 3 (USA: series title) - The Battle of Britain (1943) (producer) (uncredited)
... aka Why We Fight, 4 (USA: series title) - The Nazis Strike (1943) (producer)
... aka The Nazi Strike: Blitzkrieg! (USA: video title)
... aka Why We Fight, 2 (USA: series title) - Meet John Doe (1941) (producer)
... aka Frank Capra's 'Meet John Doe' (USA: complete title)
... aka John Doe, Dynamite (UK) - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) (producer) (uncredited)
... aka Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (USA: complete title) - You Can't Take It with You (1938) (producer) (uncredited)
- Lost Horizon (1937) (producer) (uncredited)
... aka Lost Horizon of Shangri-La (USA: reissue title) - Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) (producer) (as A Frank Capra Production)
- Broadway Bill (1934) (producer)
... aka Strictly Confidential (UK) - It Happened One Night (1934) (producer) (as A Frank Capra Production)
- The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) (producer)
- American Madness (1932) (producer) (as A Frank Capra Production)
- Forbidden (1932) (producer) (as A Frank R. Capra Production)
- Platinum Blonde (1931) (producer) (as Frank R. Capra)
- Dirigible (1931) (producer) (as Frank R. Capra Production)
- Rain or Shine (1930) (producer) (as A Frank R. Capra Production)
- Ladies of Leisure (1930) (producer) (as Frank R. Capra)
- Flight (1929) (producer) (as Frank R. Capra)
- The Matinee Idol (1928) (producer) (as A Frank R. Capra Production)
- That Certain Thing (1928) (producer)
Soundtrack:
- Pocketful of Miracles (1961) (lyrics: "The Riddle Song (I Gave My Love a Cherry)" (uncredited))
Animation Department:
- Coming!! Snafu (1943) (character creator) (uncredited)
Editor:
- Our Wonderful Schools (1915) (uncredited)
Thanks:
- Lost Horizon (1937) (special thanks) (1985 restoration) (as Mr. Frank Capra)
... aka Lost Horizon of Shangri-La (USA: reissue title)
Self:
- Frank Capra's 'It's a Wonderful Life': A Personal Remembrance (1991) (V) .... Himself
- George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1984) .... Himself
- The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Picture
- "The Moviemakers" .... Himself - Interviewee (1 episode)
- The Films of Frank Capra (????) TV episode .... Himself - Interviewee - "Cinéma cinémas" .... Himself (1 episode, 1983)
- Frank Capra - Mai 1982 (1983) TV episode .... Himself - The American Film Institute Salute to Frank Capra (1982) (TV) .... Himself - Honoree
- High Hopes: The Capra Years (1981) (TV) .... Himself
- The American Film Institute Salute to James Stewart (1980) (TV) .... Himself
- "Hollywood" (1980) TV mini-series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
... aka Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film (USA: video box title) - "The Hollywood Greats" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1977-1979)
... aka Hollywood Greats (USA: new title)
- Edward G. Robinson (1979) TV episode .... Himself
- Clark Gable (1977) TV episode .... Himself - Bing Crosby: His Life and Legend (1978) (TV) .... Himself
- "ABC's Wide World of Entertainment" .... Himself (1 episode, 1975)
... aka ABC Late Night (USA: new title)
- The Columbia Pictures 50th Anniversary Special (1975) TV episode .... Himself - "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1973)
- Episode dated 14 August 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself - "Film Night" .... Himself (1 episode, 1973)
- Episode dated 23 March 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself - The Men Who Made the Movies: Frank Capra (1973) (TV) .... Himself
- The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972) (TV) .... Himself - Co-presenter: Best Director
- "The Dick Cavett Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1972)
- Episode dated 21 January 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself - "The David Frost Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
- Episode #3.200 (1971) TV episode .... Himself - "Today" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1971)
... aka NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
... aka The Today Show (USA: alternative title)
- Episode dated 24 June 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 23 June 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself - "The Irv Kupcinet Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
- Episode dated 19 June 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself - "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 - Dear Mr. Gable (1968) .... Himself
- "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (1 episode, 1959)
- Frank Capra (1959) TV episode .... Himself - "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 - The 25th Annual Academy Awards (1953) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Film Editing
- The Screen Director (1951) (uncredited) .... Himself (staged 'archive' footage)
- Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12 (1938) .... Himself
- Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 9 (1938) .... Himself, Oscar winner
- Another Romance of Celluloid (1938) (uncredited) .... Himself
- Screen Snapshots Series 16, No. 9 (1937) .... Himself
- Screen Snapshots Series 16, No. 8 (1937) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
- Hollywood sul Tevere (2009) .... Himself
- 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009) (TV) .... Himself - Interviewee
- Why We Fight (2005) .... Himself
- James Cagney and Jack Warner (2003) (TV) .... Himself
- George Stevens: The Filmmakers Who Knew Him (2001) (V) .... Himself
- Frank Capra and James Stewart (2001) (TV) .... Himself
- The Lady with the Torch (1999) (archive sound) (also archive footage) .... Himself
- Frank Capra's American Dream (1997) (TV) .... Himself
- A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995) (TV) .... Himself
- D.W. Griffith: Father of Film (1993) .... Himself
- The Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1990) (TV) .... Himself
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) .... Himself
- 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
Publicity Listings:
8 Biographical Movies | 7 Print Biographies | 6 Articles
more
Genres:
Plot Keywords:
Message Boards
Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for Frank Capra more
Find where Frank Capra is credited alongside another name
| You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process. | |
| With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb. Click here to add your resume and/or your photos to IMDb. |









