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Frank Capra: A Life Beyond 'Capra-corn'
25 Oct
Summary
- Author Sam Wasson honors director Frank Capra in a new biography.
- Capra's career declined after WWII, ending in obscurity.
- Wasson aims to restore Capra's cinematic reputation.
Hollywood chronicler Sam Wasson has completed a 752-page biography, "Frank Capra: A Life," dedicated to the acclaimed director of films like "It's a Wonderful Life." Wasson, inspired by Capra's optimistic 1930s classics, felt the director deserved a renewed and more favorable examination.
Capra directed 36 feature films, but his post-World War II career experienced a significant decline. His once-celebrated emotional style became known critically as "Capra-corn," further impacting his standing.
By the end of his life in 1991, Capra's career had faded, and he passed away in relative obscurity. Wasson's biography, scheduled for release on October 27, aims to restore Capra's esteemed place in cinematic history.
Wasson, author of several New York Times bestsellers, including a book on Audrey Hepburn and a biography of Bob Fosse, brings his extensive experience to this tribute.
