Oscar Rewind: Frank Capra ('It Happened One Night', 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town', and 'You Can't Take It With You')

Oscar Wild

English - August 26, 2021 11:10 - 53 minutes - 43.1 MB
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This week’s episode is all about Frank Capra and his grand success and influence at the Academy Awards. Before diving into his three Best Director wins, Nick and Sophia share their relationships with Capra’s films growing up and a history of how Capra’s own pursuit of the American Dream as an immigrant led him to becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars (3:29). Then, they discuss his first Oscar-winning film and first Big Five winner (Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay), “It Happened One Night” (19:55). Capra then went on to win again for “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” (31:08) and “You Can’t Take It With You” (38:36), each two years apart. What do these movies have in common and what contributed to Capra’s mass appeal? Listen to find out all of this and more about the beloved director!

Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich