Frank Capra Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles

FRANK CAPRA

Born: May 18, 1897 in Bisacquino, Sicily, Italy
Died: September 3, 1991 in La Quinta, California

Frank Capra (1897-1991) was the winner of three Best Director Academy Awards: 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.

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1957-The-Strange-Case-of-the-Cosmic-Rays (Director), 1951-Here-Comes-the-Groom (Director), 1945-Know-Your-Enemy---Japan (Director), 1945-War-Comes-to-America (Director), 1945-Your-Job-in-Germany (Director), 1932-Forbidden (Director), 1931-Platinum-Blonde (Director), 1929-The-Younger-Generation (Director), 1928-The-Power-of-the-Press (Director), 1928-Say-It-with-Sables (Director), 1927-For-the-Love-of-Mike (Director), 1926-The-Strong-Man (Director), 1990-Clarence (Writer), 1957-The-Strange-Case-of-the-Cosmic-Rays (Writer), 1945-Know-Your-Enemy---Japan (Writer), 1932-Forbidden (Writer), 1928-Say-It-with-Sables (Writer), 1927/I-Fiddlesticks (Writer), 1927-His-First-Flame (Writer), 1926-Tramp,-Tramp,-Tramp (Writer), 1925-Cold-Turkey (Writer), 1925-The-Iron-Nag (Writer), 1925-Good-Morning,-Nurse (Writer), 1925-Plain-Clothes (Writer), 1957-The-Strange-Case-of-the-Cosmic-Rays (Producer), 1951-Here-Comes-the-Groom (Producer), 1945-Know-Your-Enemy---Japan (Producer), 1945-War-Comes-to-America (Producer), 1944-Attack!-Battle-of-New-Britain (Producer), 1944-Know-Your-Ally:-Britain (Producer), 1932-Forbidden (Producer), 1931-Platinum-Blonde (Producer), 1940-Cavalcade-of-the-Academy-Awards (Other), 1983-Cinema-cinemas (in person), 1981-High-Hopes:-The-Capra-Years (in person), 1981-Tomorrow-Coast-to-Coast (in person), 1980-Hollywood (in person), 1972-The-44th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1971-The-Irv-Kupcinet-Show (in person), 1940-Cavalcade-of-the-Academy-Awards (in person), 1997-Frank-Capra's-American-Dream (Other), 2003-James-Cagney-and-Jack-Warner (Other), 2001-Frank-Capra-and-James-Stewart (Other), 1961-Pocketful-of-Miracles (Director), 1959-A-Hole-in-the-Head (Director), 1956-Our-Mr.-Sun (Director), 1946-It's-a-Wonderful-Life (Director), 1945-Two-Down-and-One-to-Go (Director), 1944-Arsenic-and-Old-Lace (Director), 1944-Tunisian-Victory (Director), 1944-The-Battle-of-China (Director), 1943-The-Battle-of-Russia (Director), 1942-Prelude-to-War (Director), 1933-The-Bitter-Tea-of-General-Yen (Director), 1928-The-Way-of-the-Strong (Director), 1922-The-Ballad-of-Fisher's-Boarding-House (Director), 1958-The-Unchained-Goddess (Writer), 1956-Our-Mr.-Sun (Writer), 1951-Westward-the-Women (Writer), 1946-It's-a-Wonderful-Life (Writer), 1928-The-Swim-Princess (Writer), 1926-Soldier-Man (Writer), 1925-Super-Hooper-Dyne-Lizzies (Writer), 1925-Breaking-the-Ice (Writer), 1924-All-Night-Long (Writer), 1924-Every-Man-for-Himself (Writer), 1924-Riders-of-the-Purple-Cows (Writer), 1924-Jubilo,-Jr. (Writer), 1922-The-Ballad-of-Fisher's-Boarding-House (Writer), 1961-Pocketful-of-Miracles (Producer), 1959-A-Hole-in-the-Head (Producer), 1958-The-Unchained-Goddess (Producer), 1956-Our-Mr.-Sun (Producer), 1946-It's-a-Wonderful-Life (Producer), 1945-Two-Down-and-One-to-Go (Producer), 1944-Arsenic-and-Old-Lace (Producer), 1943-The-Battle-of-Russia (Producer), 1942-Prelude-to-War (Producer), 1933-The-Bitter-Tea-of-General-Yen (Producer), 1973-Film-Night (in person), 1972-The-Dick-Cavett-Show (in person), 1956-Lux-Video-Theatre (in person), 1938-Screen-Snapshots-Series-17,-No.-9 (in person), 1971-1978-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1991-Frank-Capra's-'It's-a-Wonderful-Life':-A-Personal-Remembrance (in person), 1993-American-Masters (Other), 1915-Our-Wonderful-Schools (Editing), 1950-Riding-High (Director), 1943-Divide-and-Conquer (Director), 1943-The-Battle-of-Britain (Director), 1943-The-Nazis-Strike (Director), 1941-Meet-John-Doe (Director), 1939-Mr.-Smith-Goes-to-Washington (Director), 1938-You-Can't-Take-It-with-You (Director), 1937-Lost-Horizon (Director), 1934-It-Happened-One-Night (Director), 1931-The-Miracle-Woman (Director), 1930-Rain-or-Shine (Director), 1930-Ladies-of-Leisure (Director), 1929-Flight (Director), 1929-The-Donovan-Affair (Director), 1928-So-This-Is-Love (Director), 1927-Long-Pants (Director), 1977-It-Happened-One-Christmas (Writer), 1929-Flight (Writer), 1926-Saturday-Afternoon (Writer), 1925-Lucky-Stars (Writer), 1925-Cupid's-Boots (Writer), 1925-The-Marriage-Circus (Writer), 1925-The-Wild-Goose-Chaser (Writer), 1950-Riding-High (Producer), 1944-The-Negro-Soldier (Producer), 1943-Divide-and-Conquer (Producer), 1943-The-Battle-of-Britain (Producer), 1943-The-Nazis-Strike (Producer), 1941-Meet-John-Doe (Producer), 1939-Mr.-Smith-Goes-to-Washington (Producer), 1938-You-Can't-Take-It-with-You (Producer), 1937-Lost-Horizon (Producer), 1934-It-Happened-One-Night (Producer), 1931-The-Miracle-Woman (Producer), 1930-Rain-or-Shine (Producer), 1930-Ladies-of-Leisure (Producer), 1929-Flight (Producer), 1977-1979-Hollywood-Greats (in person), 1975-ABC-Late-Night (in person), 1971-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1959-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1951-The-Screen-Director (in person), 1938-Screen-Snapshots-Series-17,-No.-12 (in person), 1937-Screen-Snapshots-Series-16,-No.-9 (in person), 1937-Screen-Snapshots-Series-16,-No.-8 (in person), 2009-Hollywood-on-the-Tiber (Other), 1983-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-John-Huston (in person), 1995-A-Personal-Journey-with-Martin-Scorsese-Through-American-Movies (Other), 2003-Biography (Other), 1980-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-James-Stewart (in person), 2012-Una-lunga-vacanza (Other), 2009-1939:-Hollywood's-Greatest-Year (Other), 1965-Hollywood-My-Home-Town (Other), 2001-George-Stevens:-The-Filmmakers-Who-Knew-Him (Other), 1982-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-Frank-Capra (in person), 2005-Why-We-Fight (Other), 1983-Hollywood-Out-takes-and-Rare-Footage (Other), 1943-Coming!!-Snafu (Animation Department), 1999-The-Lady-with-the-Torch (Other), 1988-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-Jack-Lemmon (Other), 1990-The-Making-of-'It's-a-Wonderful-Life' (Other), 1945-Here-Is-Germany (Writer), 1929-Uncle-Tom (Writer), 1928-The-Burglar (Writer), 1928-That-Certain-Thing (Writer), 1925-Love-and-Kisses (Writer), 1925-Sneezing-Beezers (Writer), 1925-Boobs-in-the-Wood (Writer), 1924-The-Reel-Virginian (Writer), 1924-Little-Robinson-Corkscrew (Writer), 1924-High-Society (Writer), 1964-Rendezvous-in-Space (Producer), 1957-Hemo-the-Magnificent (Producer), 1948-State-of-the-Union (Producer), 1945-San-Pietro (Producer), 1945-Here-Is-Germany (Producer), 1936-Mr.-Deeds-Goes-to-Town (Producer), 1934-Broadway-Bill (Producer), 1932-American-Madness (Producer), 1931-Dirigible (Producer), 1928-The-Matinee-Idol (Producer), 1928-That-Certain-Thing (Producer), 1928-That-Certain-Thing (Other), 1984-George-Stevens:-A-Filmmaker's-Journey (in person), 1984-The-56th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1983-The-Moviemakers (in person), 1978-Bing-Crosby:-His-Life-and-Legend (in person), 1973-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1973-The-Men-Who-Made-the-Movies:-Frank-Capra (in person), 1971-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1971-Today (in person), 1968-Dear-Mr.-Gable (in person), 1953-The-25th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1938-Another-Romance-of-Celluloid (in person), 1964-Rendezvous-in-Space (Director), 1957-Hemo-the-Magnificent (Director), 1948-State-of-the-Union (Director), 1945-Here-Is-Germany (Director), 1936-Mr.-Deeds-Goes-to-Town (Director), 1934-Broadway-Bill (Director), 1933-Lady-for-a-Day (Director), 1932-American-Madness (Director), 1931-Dirigible (Director), 1928-The-Burglar (Director), 1928-Submarine (Director), 1928-The-Matinee-Idol (Director), 1928-That-Certain-Thing (Director), 1964-Rendezvous-in-Space (Writer), 1957-Hemo-the-Magnificent (Writer)

FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 294786

FRANK CAPRA Cover of his book The Name Above the Title, inscribed on verso. Autograph Note Signed: "To Bev -/I hope you like it -/With respect and/affection -/Frank Capra/Enjoyed your letter -/Thanks -", 4¼x7. Signed inside the front cover of the paperback edition of his book which has been separated from the book, The Name Above the Title (1972).

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1974 - HFSID 80849

FRANK CAPRA Capra writes a PS to one of his fans on an envelope No. 6¾ envelope signed "with thanks for your kind words about/the book-/F.C." on flap. With one black 8¢ Eisenhower stamp and one 2¢ Jefferson stamp, both cancelled, affixed. Postmarked Dec. 4, 1974.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 19202

FRANK CAPRA Signed photograph of one of Hollywood's most important directors at work on the set Inscribed photograph signed "For John/from/Frank Capra". B/w, 8x10. This undated photograph was taken of a young-faced Capra peering through a camera viewfinder on an unnamed film.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 20351

FRANK CAPRA Signed photograph of one of Hollywood's most important directors near the end of his movie career Inscribed photograph signed "To Maria Zanzar/from/Frank Capra". B/w, 8x10. With unsigned magazine or catalog page, b/w, 7½x10¼, listing Capra's movies. This is a undated photograph of an older Capra.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 87104

FRANK CAPRA Photograph signed by one of Hollywood's superstar directors Inscribed photograph signed "To Mrs. A. Black/with kindest regards/Frank Capra". B/w sepia toned, 7¾x9¾. Capra (1897-1991), born in Sicily, was the winner of three Best Director Academy Awards for It Happened One Night (1934), Mr.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176227

FRANK CAPRA Signed photograph of Capra at work on the sound recording set for one of his films Inscribed photograph signed "To John/Frank Capra". B/w, 8x9½. In this undated photo, Capra can be seen on the sound recording set during music recording for one of his films.

Sale Price $270.00

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FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 226587

FRANK CAPRA Photograph signed by the prolific, Oscar-winning director Inscribed photograph signed "To Ann/Marie/from/Frank Capra". B/w, 8x10. Capra (1897-1991), born in Sicily, was the winner of three Best Director Academy Awards for It Happened One Night (1934), Mr.

Sale Price $306.00

$340.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 80812

FRANK CAPRA Photograph signed "Good Luck" by Capra. Inscribed photograph signed "To Stuart Zimmer/and/the cast of 'You/Cant Take It/With You'./Good Luck/Frank/Capra". B/w, 8x10. This photograph is signed by an older Capra, apparently for a company putting on a production of his 1938 movie You Can't Take It With You.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1977 - HFSID 269031

FRANK CAPRA. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Jack/with pleasure/from/Frank Capra/77". B/w, 8x10. Capra, born Francesco Rosario Capra in Sicily, was the winner of three Best Director Academy Awards: It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), and You Can't Take It With You (1938).

Sale Price $315.00

$350.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 227191

FRANK CAPRA Photograph of the Oscar-winning director later from later in his career Inscribed signature signed "For Helen Santillo/With pleasure/Frank Capra" in purple ink. B/w, 8x10. This undated photograph is of Capra as an older man and director.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 227192

FRANK CAPRA Photograph signed: "Frank Capra." B/w, 8x10. Capra, born Francesco Rosario Capra in Sicily, was the winner of three Best Director Academy Awards: It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), and You Can't Take It With You (1938).

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 250548

FRANK CAPRA Photograph signed by one of Hollywood's most influential directors Inscribed photograph signed "To Louis/from/Frank Capra/Best Wishes". B/w, 8x10. Capra appears to be on the set of a documentary or television interview in this photograph. You can see the lavalier mike hanging from around his neck.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 251017

FRANK CAPRA Photograph signed by one military man to another Inscribed photograph signed "To Ken Browne/an Ex-Marine/from/an X in the army/ Frank Capra". B/w, 7½x9¼. This photograph is

Sale Price $405.00

$450.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 253151

FRANK CAPRA Signed color photo of one of Hollywood's greatest directors as an older man Photograph signed "Frank/Capra". Color, 4x6. Capra (1897-1991), born in Sicily, was the winner of three Best Director Academy Awards for It Happened One Night (1934), Mr.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 177518

FRANK CAPRA Photograph of one of Hollywood's most important directors as an older man Photograph signed "Frank/Capra". B/w, 5x7. 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).

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 191375

FRANK CAPRA. Photograph signed: "Frank/Capra". B/w, 10x8 overall, image 9x7 (one surface). ©1975, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. The Academy Award-winning director is pictured with his wife, the former Lucille "Lou" Reyburn.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 56471

FRANK CAPRA Signed photograph of one of Hollywood's most prolific directors Photograph signed "Frank Capra". B/w, 8x10. 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).

Sale Price $315.00

$350.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 288515

FRANK CAPRA Black and white photo of a middle aged Capra, wearing a suit holding a rolled up paper Photograph signed "Frank/Capra". B/w, 8x10. Capra (1897-1991), born in Sicily, was the winner of three Best Director Academy Awards for It Happened One Night (1934), Mr.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 286921

FRANK CAPRA Black and white photograph of an older Capra, one of Hollywood's greatest directors Photograph signed "Frank/Capra". B/w, 8x10. Capra (1897-1991), born in Sicily, was the winner of three Best Director Academy Awards for It Happened One Night (1934), Mr.

Sale Price $315.00

$350.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 277624

FRANK CAPRA He signs a captioned 8x10 photo of himself, promoting Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Photograph signed: "Frank Capra". B/w, 7¼x10 overall, image 6¾x8¾ (one surface). Captioned promotional photo for the Columbia film.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 266652

FRANK CAPRA. Photograph signed: "Frank/Capra". B/w, 8x10. Capra (1897-1991), winner of Academy Awards for Best Director for It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) and You Can't

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
FRANK CAPRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1971 - HFSID 131755

FRANK CAPRA. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Doug Voegler,/from Frank Capra/1971". B/w, 10x8. Capra (1897-1991), winner of Academy Awards for Best Director for It Happened One Night (1934), Mr.

Sale Price $315.00

$350.00
FRANK CAPRA - COLLECTION WITH JAMES "JIMMY" STEWART - HFSID 91145

FRANK CAPRA and JAMES "JIMMY" STEWART.Comprises:(1) FRANK CAPRA. Inscribed signature: "To Larry/Frank Capra", 4x3½. Fine condition. (2) JAMES "JIMMY" STEWART. Photograph signed: "James Stewart". B/w, 7x9. Fine condition.

Sale Price $1,190.00

$1,400.00
FRANK CAPRA - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/10/1960 - HFSID 279649

FRANK CAPRA He signs a 1960 agreement with United Artists detailing distribution of profits for his 1959 comedy, A Hole in the Head. Documentary Letter signed: "Frank Capra", 4 pages, 8½x11.New York, N.Y., 1960 March 10.

Sale Price $680.00

$800.00
FRANK CAPRA - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/30/1933 CO-SIGNED BY: SHELDON K. JOHNSON, JOSEPH B. WALKER - HFSID 298721

FRANK CAPRA and JOSEPH B. WALKER Two-page contract regarding the film director's investment in a device for recording secret messages, invented by Walker and his partner, Sheldon K. Johnson. Contract signed: "Frank R. Capra", "Joseph B. Walker", "Sheldon K. Johnson", 2 pages, 8½x11. No place, 1933 June 30.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
FRANK CAPRA - CONTRACT SIGNED 08/22/1936 - HFSID 274963

THE FAMED DIRECTOR BEGINS ANOTHER TERM OF HIS CONTRACT WITH COLUMBIA PICTURES AFTER COMPLETING HIS ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING FILM, MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN FRANK CAPRA. Typed DS: "Frank Capra" under "Accepted & Agreed to", 1p, 8½x11. Hollywood, California, 1936 August 22.

Sale Price $1,530.00

$1,800.00
FRANK CAPRA - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 08/04/1958 - HFSID 269439

FRANK CAPRA. Carbon Typed DS twice-signed: "Frank Capra" (on page 3 and under "Approved and Accepted" on page 9), 10p, 8½x11, separate sheets.

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00
FRANK CAPRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/25/1940 CO-SIGNED BY: WILLIAM S. HOLMAN - HFSID 259237

FRANK CAPRA He agrees to pay 5% of his share of the profits from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington to his lawyer. Typed Contract signed: "Frank Capra" and "Wm. S. Holman", 1p, 7¼x10½. Burbank, 1940 March 25.On stationery of Frank Capra Productions, Inc.

Sale Price $510.00

$600.00
FRANK CAPRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/30/1979 CO-SIGNED BY: DEAN STOLBER - HFSID 167194

FRANK CAPRA Capra signs a contract with United Artists to get a copy of A Hole in the Head... his own movie Contract signed "Frank Capra" in red ink with "Dean Stolber", Senior Vice President at United Artists Corporation. 2 pages, 8½x11, on United Artists Corporation letterhead. April 30, 1979.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
FRANK CAPRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/30/1979 CO-SIGNED BY: DEAN STOLBER - HFSID 177550

FRANK CAPRA Capra signs a contract with United Artists to get a copy of Pocketful of Miracles... his own movie Contract signed "Frank Capra" in red ink with "Dean Stolber", Senior Vice President at United Artists Corporation. 2 pages, 8½x11, on United Artists Corporation letterhead. April 30, 1979.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00