Frank Capra Movie Trailers
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Riders of the Purple Cows Trailer (1924)
18 October 1924
When a gang of outlaws put Andy Clyde's ranch house under siege, daughter Alice Day recruits college heart throb Ralph Graves to save daddy.
The Negro Soldier Trailer (1944)
10 April 1944
Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey Trailer (1985)
03 March 1985
Biography of the legendary filmmaker directed by his son.
Attack! The Battle for New Britain Trailer (1944)
20 June 1944
Actual footage by the United States Signal Corps of the landing and attack on Arawe Beach, Cape Glouster, New Britain island in 1943 in the South Pacific theatre of World War Two, and the handicaps of the wild jungle in addition to the Japanese snipers and pill-box emplacements.
Hollywood's Second World War Trailer (2019)
03 September 2019
For the USA, World War 2 was an all-out war - to mobilize the masses, the US government launched a huge propaganda campaign and cinema, the medium of the masses, was quite simply their most important weapon.
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards Trailer (1940)
31 July 1940
This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and presenters including Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Hattie McDaniel and more, with host Bob Hope.
The Strong Man Trailer (1926)
19 November 1926
A meek Belgian soldier (Harry Langdon) fighting in World War I receives penpal letters and a photo from "Mary Brown", an American girl he has never met.
Two Down and One to Go Trailer (1945)
10 May 1945
Documentary short film produced by the U.S. Army, intended to enlighten the American public on the final thrust of the Allied war effort in Europe and on the plans for the return home of American forces.
Long Pants Trailer (1927)
26 March 1927
Harry Shelby has been kept in knee pants for years by his overprotective parents, but the day finally comes when Harry is given his first pair of long pants.
So This Is Love Trailer (1928)
06 February 1928
So This is Love? was another early Frank Capra production for fledgling Columbia Pictures. The hero, dress designer Jerry McGuire (William Collier Jr.
Platinum Blonde Trailer (1931)
31 October 1931
Ann Schuyler is an upper-crust socialite who bullies her reporter husband into conforming to her highfalutin ways.
Our Job in Japan Trailer (1945)
08 February 1945
Our Job in Japan was a United States military training film made in 1945, shortly after World War II.
Our Mr. Sun Trailer (1956)
19 November 1956
One entry in a series of films produced to make science accessible to the masses—especially children—this film describes the sun in scientific but entertaining terms.
American Madness Trailer (1932)
15 August 1932
Socially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had an affair.
The Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life' Trailer (1990)
18 October 1990
Tom Bosley hosts a documentary the looks into the story behind how one of cinema's greatest films It's A Wonderful Life was made.
Why We Fight Trailer (2005)
20 January 2005
Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.
Fulta Fisher's Boarding House Trailer (1922)
01 April 1922
Fulta Fisher runs a boarding house catering to seamen passing through the port. A girl known as Anne of Austria has had many lovers amongst the sailors, but presently she's known to be the "property" of Salem Hardieker, a tough Bostonian.
Rain or Shine Trailer (1930)
15 August 1930
Young Mary Rainey takes the reins of her deceased father's failing circus. With the help of the Inimitable Smiley Johnson, she hopes to bring fortune back to her ragtag band of ragged shoeleather performers.
The Way of the Strong Trailer (1928)
18 June 1928
A gangster falls for a blind violinist, only for his mobster rivals to kidnap her.
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp Trailer (1926)
21 March 1926
A poor cobbler's son enters a $25,000 cross-country hiking contest sponsored by the footwear company that has nearly bankrupted his father.
Frank Capra, il était une fois l'Amérique Trailer (2020)
22 December 2020
Frank Capra was one of Hollywood's most popular and respected directors in the 1930s and 1940s. His best-known films include "Isn't Life Beautiful?", "The Bottom Ten Thousand" and "Arsenic and Lace".
Rendezvous in Space Trailer (1964)
10 September 1964
This documentary, the final film directed by Frank Capra, explores America's plans for the future of space exploration.
The Matinee Idol Trailer (1928)
14 March 1928
The famous matinee idol and blackface comedian, Don Wilson, heads out of town to escape adulation. There, calling himself Harry Mann, he accidentally joins a traveling acting troupe, and falls in love with Ginger Bolivar, who runs the troupe and stars in their Civil War melodrama.
The Power of the Press Trailer (1928)
30 October 1928
The naive newspaper cub Clem lands a scoop when he's sent out to cover a murder. In his enthusiasm he writes that the main suspect is Jane.
Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12 Trailer (1938)
29 July 1938
A visit to Buck Jones's new ranch and his horse, Silver, to James Gleason and his dog, to Charles Ruggles and his kennels; on the set of 'You Can't Take it With You', director Frank Capra and stars James Stewart and Jean Arthur celebrate Lionel Barrymore's sixtieth birthday; a ski meet is held at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Cold Turkey Trailer (1925)
30 August 1925
A chaotic, night-long comedy ensues when a newlywed couple's celebration is interrupted by rowdy in-laws, a pet parrot that gets stuck inside the cooked turkey, and a series of slapstick mishaps.
For the Love of Mike Trailer (1927)
31 July 1927
Three men join forces to raise an adopted son. A lost film.
Submarine Trailer (1928)
12 November 1928
Two sailors who are always competing against each other set their sights on the same girl. When she chooses one over the other, their friendship ends acrimoniously.
Dirigible Trailer (1931)
01 February 1931
Dirigible commander Jack Braden and Navy pilot 'Frisky' Pierce fight over the glory associated with a successful expedition to the South Pole and the love of beautiful Helen, Frisky's wife.
Say It with Sables Trailer (1928)
13 July 1928
In this silent film, now considered lost, Doug Caswell falls for Irene, his wealthy father's mistress.
The Donovan Affair Trailer (1929)
11 April 1929
Inspector Killian tries to solve a murder case with his assistant Carney.
Frank Capra: Mr. America Trailer (2023)
01 September 2023
Tells the story of how Frank Capra, a young and penniless immigrant, rose through the ranks of early Hollywood to become one of the Great American storytellers.
G.I. Journal Trailer (1944)
03 November 1944
We see them all here including male vocalist Harry Babbitt, comic Ish Kabibble and guest stars like Jerry Colonna, Mel Blanc, Lucille Ball and Linda Darnell.
Good Morning, Nurse Trailer (1925)
30 May 1925
Roland Royce (Ralph Graves) takes his family and a beautiful nurse (Olive Borden) on a camping trip but everything goes wrong.
War Comes to America Trailer (1945)
14 June 1945
The seventh and final film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight World War II propaganda film series. This entry attempts to describe the factors leading up to America's entry into the Second World War.
Why We Fight: The Battle of China Trailer (1944)
01 November 1944
The sixth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series illustrates Japan's occupation of China, including Madame Chiang Kai-Shek's stirring address before congress, the rape of Nanking, the great 2,000 mile migration, and Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers.
Little Robinson Corkscrew Trailer (1924)
21 September 1924
Returning to his hometown a fitness equipment salesman falls in love with the store keeper's daughter.
Lucky Stars Trailer (1925)
15 August 1925
Harry leaves home to become a doctor, but winds up with "Doc" Healy's Medicine Show.
The Fallbrook Story Trailer (1952)
01 January 1952
“The Fallbrook Story,” is a 20-minute film of Cold War-era uneasiness in which director Frank Capra rails against what he calls the evils of Big Bureaucracy.
All Night Long Trailer (1924)
08 November 1924
Harry runs into his old Marine sergeant and is reminded of the rivalry they had for a girl while they were stationed in France.
The Italian Warship Libia Trailer (1921)
03 December 1921
A documentary recording the visit of the Italian navy warship Libia to San Francisco.
3 Days to Live Trailer (1924)
21 April 1924
Three stock market investors in San Francisco find themselves the target of a mystery investor, who is driving them to bankruptcy.