Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on June 16, 2024

Walther Huston is caught in Frank Capra’s “American Madness” American Madness (1932) is a pre-Code drama film directed by Frank Capra and starring Walter Huston. Other members of the cast include Pat O’Brien, Kay Johnson, and Constance Cummings. Tom Dickson (Huston) is   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on November 28, 2023

Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in Frank Capra’s “It Happened One Night” It Happened One Night (1934) is an American romantic comedy directed by Frank Capra and starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. The supporting cast includes Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns, and Alan H   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 13, 2023

Frank Capra’s “Lady for a Day” Lady for a Day (1933) is an American pre-Code comedy-drama directed by Frank Capra and starring Warren William, May Robson, Guy Kibbee, Ned Sparks, Walter Connolly, Glenda Farrell, and Jean Parker. The screenplay was written by frequent Capra col   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on May 18, 2019

Today, the highly celebrated movie director Frank Capra would have been 122 years old! For the occasion, I thought, what would be a better way to pay him tribute than with a top list of my favorite films of his?! I liked the idea of the top 5 format that...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on March 3, 2019

Colaboradores e amigos: Robert Riskin e Frank Capra / Collaborators and friends: Robert Riskin and Frank Capra Quando falamos de duplas dinâmicas do cinema, em geral nos referimos a uma dupla de director e intérprete (ator ou atriz) – como William Wyler e Bette Davis, por exemplo &#821   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on November 4, 2018

I made mistakes in drama. I thought drama was when actors cried. But drama is when the audience cries. – Frank Capra   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 9, 2017

Frank Capra’s “The Miracle Woman” screening at Daystar Center January 14 “Stanwyck on State Street” Film Series: The Miracle Woman Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: January 14, 2017 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephe   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on January 23, 2016

I wrote this entry as a part of CineMaven’s Classic Symbiotic Collaborations Blogathon, where more than 50 bloggers are writing about actor-director collaborations from the classic film era. Click here to read all the wonderful entries! It’s no secret that director Frank Capra loved act   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 1, 2014

1. It’s a Wonderful Life 2. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 3. It Happened One Night 4. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 5. You Can’t Take it With You 6. Lost Horizon 7. Meet John Doe 8. Arsenic and Old Lace 9. The Bitter Tea of General Yen 10. Lady...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 1, 2014

1. It’s a Wonderful Life 2. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 3. It Happened One Night 4. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 5. You Can’t Take it With You 6. Lost Horizon 7. Meet John Doe 8. Arsenic and Old Lace 9. The Bitter Tea of General Yen 10. Lady...   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on July 17, 2013

Ralph Graves and Barbara Stanwyck for Ladies of Leisure (Image: WalterFilm) Ladies of Leisure: a tale of romance between two people who fall at opposite ends of the wealth and status spectrum. The Miracle Woman: an exploration of a woman’s struggle to find faith in humanity and in God after...   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on July 3, 2013

If you asked me who my favorite auteur is, I would probably say Alfred Hitchcock. If I you asked me on a day when I was feeling particularly film snobby I might say Truffaut, of course! Or if you asked on a day when I was feeling particularly obtuse, I...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 18, 2013

Today would have been the birthday of the great American director Frank Capra who was known for his inspirational stories. Some of his most famous films include It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), and of course It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). Two of his lesser...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 18, 2013

Today would have been the birthday of the great American director Frank Capra who was known for his inspirational stories. Some of his most famous films include It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), and of course It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). Two of his lesser...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on December 21, 2012

How Frank Capra revolutionized ‘snow-making’ in It’s a Wonderful Life! I just wanted to share this fabulous article from life.time.com that explains how Frank Capra revolutionized the onscreen snow-making process while filming It’s a Wonderful Life. The article explains the e   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Colaboradores e amigos: Robert Riskin e Frank Capra / Collaborators and friends: Robert Riskin and Frank Capra Quando falamos de duplas dinâmicas do cinema, em geral nos referimos a uma dupla de director e intérprete (ator ou atriz) – como William Wyler e Bette Davis, por exemplo &#821   read more