Frank Capra

Born: Francesco Rosario Capra

May 18, 1897 in Bisacquino, Sicily, Italy

Died: September 3, 1991 (age 94) in La Quinta, California, USA

Film is a disease. When it infects your bloodstream, it takes over as the number one hormone; it bosses the enzymes; directs the pineal gland; plays Iago to your psyche. As with heroin, the antidote to film is more film.

The Strong Man 1926 dir. Capra Starring Harry Langdon Priscilla Bonner

Long Pants 1927 dir. Capra Starring Harry Langdon Gladys Brockwell

Platinum Blonde 1931 dir. Frank Capra starring Loretta Young Jean Harlow

It Happened One Night 1934 dir. Capra starring Clark Gable Claudette Colbert

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE 1946 dir. Frank Capra Stars: James Stewart Donna Reed