Capra's Best?
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dgaston — 20 years ago(November 02, 2005 02:21 PM)
Ooooh I can't pick, he had so many good films!
But a film that I have a special affinity for is one where he only wrote the story. Westward the Women, was directed by William Wellman (brilliant, ballsy director of his day) and it starred my parent's favorite actress, Denise Darcel (I'm named after her). Add in that I share birthdates with Mr. Capra, and you'll see why I'm intrigued. It was a very feminist movie in it's day.
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Hyman_Flomax — 20 years ago(February 13, 2006 07:43 PM)
Many have forgotten about the great underrated masterpieces "Lady For A Day" and especially "The Bitter Tea Of General Yen". Those are not his best or even my particular favorites, but they're definitley worth a look.
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prognathous — 19 years ago(October 08, 2006 05:59 PM)
Among those I've seen, the two best Capra films are (by far):
You Can't Take It with You (1938) 9Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) 9
Next come:
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 8It Happened One Night (1934) 7Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) 7Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 6
I also saw "Meet John Doe" a long time5b4 ago. I remember it as a good film, but didn't vote in IMDB back then. I should probably see it again.
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Glorfindel1958 — 19 years ago(January 09, 2007 12:19 PM)
Undoubtedly
It's a Wonderful Life
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eden_echo — 19 years ago(January 22, 2007 05:46 PM)
These ones:
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
You Can't Take It with You (1938) (honorable mention)
It Happened One Night (1934)
The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933)
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Tolmides — 18 years ago(March 05, 2008 01:46 AM)
"8. Arsenic and Old Lace yes, Capra could do screwball "
Capra practically INVENTED screwball with It Happened One Night.- ITON
- Mr Smith Goes to Washington
- It's a Wonderful Life
I'll just list my top three, all his stuff is special.
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Goodbye_Ruby_Tuesday — 18 years ago(April 13, 2007 10:06 PM)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is my personal favorite. I really see myself in Clarissa Saunder's shoes. The acting was top-notch, especially Jean Arthur, arguably her best role.
Honorable Mentions
It's A Wonderful Life
You Can't Take it With You
Lost Horizon
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MissBuffaloGal — 18 years ago(November 17, 2007 01:00 PM)
I love all of Capra's films, but my favorite is probably "It's A Wonderful Life" (1946). It's just an amazing movie with a great message. I absolutely love it!
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mjr1114 — 15 years ago(April 25, 2010 11:54 PM)
i posted this already in another topic, but
- Meet John Doe
- Mr. Smith Goes To Washington
- It Happened One Night
- Lady For A Day
- Mr. Deeds Goes To Town
- Arsenic And Old Lace
- Lost Horizon
- Ladies Of Leisure
- Broadway Bill
- Platinum Blonde