Frank Capra: The Catastropher of Success
Moviegoers often assume Frank Capra's life resembled his beloved films: as in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington or It's a Wonderful Life, a man of the people faces tremendous odds and, by doing the right thing, triumphs. But as Joseph McBride reveals in this meticulously researched, definitive biography, the reality was far more complex, a true American tragedy. Using newly declassified U.S. government documents about Capra's response to being considered a "subversive" during the post-World War II Red Scare, McBride adds a final chapter to his unforgettable portrait of the man who gave us It Happened One Night, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, and Meet John Doe.
Author: Joseph McBride
Format: Paperback
Length: 799 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Revised edition (November 1, 2000)
Item weight: 3 lbs
Condition: Good
Moviegoers often assume Frank Capra's life resembled his beloved films: as in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington or It's a Wonderful Life, a man of the people faces tremendous odds and, by doing the right thing, triumphs. But as Joseph McBride reveals in this meticulously researched, definitive biography, the reality was far more complex, a true American tragedy. Using newly declassified U.S. government documents about Capra's response to being considered a "subversive" during the post-World War II Red Scare, McBride adds a final chapter to his unforgettable portrait of the man who gave us It Happened One Night, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, and Meet John Doe.
Author: Joseph McBride
Format: Paperback
Length: 799 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Revised edition (November 1, 2000)
Item weight: 3 lbs
Condition: Good
| Product Name | Frank Capra: The Catastropher of Success |
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| This item is returnable | No |
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