Lot 233
Frank Capra; Acclaimed, Award Winning Film Director's Personal Desk (1897-1991) One of America's most influential directors during the 1930s, winning three Oscars from his six nominations as Best Director, along with three other Oscar wins from nine nominations in other categories. IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, the incredible production, LOST HORIZON, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, LADY FOR A DAY and THE BITTER TEA OF GENERAL YEN have all stood the test of time and now all considered film classics. The 1940s brought MEET JOHN DOE and then his incredible contribution to the war effort along with other Hollywood Directors in creating propaganda and inspiring films for millions of moviegoers during one of America's most critical times. Serving in the U.S. Army Signal Corps he produced the WHY WE FIGHT SERIES. The Netflix documentary Five Came Back addresses this period beautifully. After the war, he directed his most famous film, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.
Offered is Frank Capra's personal leather-top desk.
Outside shipping required, for which we can recommend Los Angeles' best and most reasonable. Estimate Value $750 - UP
From the estate of Frank Capra; comes with COA from Tom Capra.
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