Moviegoers often assume Frank Capra's life resembled his beloved films (such as "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and "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 possible "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."
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Moviegoers often assume Frank Capra's life resembled his beloved films (such as "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and "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 possible "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."
Imprint | University Press Of Mississippi |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2011 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | February 2011 |
Authors | Joseph McBride |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 54mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 800 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-60473-838-4 |
Barcode | 9781604738384 |
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LSN | 1-60473-838-3 |