Frank Capra is a formative Hollywood director. What image defines him? If you're a cinephile or just someone who loves older movies, then I am sure you are familiar with Frank Capra's work. From his constant presence at Christmas with It's a Wonderful Life, to the still politically relevant Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, to the social satire Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, and the incredible romantic comedy It Happened One Night, it's safe to say Capra's voice helped shape what we think of modern genres and filmic storytelling today. And those were just a handful of his hits—he had even more! Capra was an incredibly poor immigrant. He bounced from job to job, eventually working with cameras, directing silent films, and documentaries. Eventually, he landed at Columbia where he got the job to direct It Happened One Night. That movie became the first film to win all five top Oscars (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay). Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 19 January, 2022