FRANK CAPRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/10/1958 - HFSID 285468

FRANK CAPRA
Twenty-six page document contracting Capra to produce the film A Hole in the Head for Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Document signed: "Frank Capra", 26 pages, 8½x13  Signed on page 15. Los Angeles, California, 1958 September 10. Fifteen page contract with 11-page attachment, between Frank Capra Productions; and Samuel Goldwyn Productions (a limited partnership) and Sincap Productions (a joint venture) to produce the feature film A Hole in the Head (alternate title: Garden of Eden). Except for filming on location, the movie is to be produced exclusively at Goldwyn's studio, using safety film. Capra (1897-1991), born in Sicily, was the winner of three Best Director Academy Awards for It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) and You Can't Take It With You (1938). He enjoyed total creative freedom on his sets and also directed, among other films, Lost Horizon (1937), Meet John Doe (1941) and It's A Wonderful Life (1946). Capra was the first Hollywood director to have his name precede a film's title. Capra was President of the Academy of Motion Pictures (1936-1939). A Hole in the Head, a family comedy starring Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson and Eleanor Parker, was one of Capra's last films. Although not Capra's finest effort, it reflected the director's belief in the fundamental goodness of people and was a popular success. It featured the Oscar-winning Sammy Cahn song "High Hopes," used in JFK's 1960 Presidential campaign. Corners lightly creased. 3 staples at top edge, stapled to blue cardstock. Fine condition.