frank capra francesco rosario capra may 18 1897 september 3 1991 was a sicilian born american film director producer and writer who became the creative force behind some of the major award winning films of the 1930s and 1940s the films included it happened one night lost horizon you cant take it with you mr deeds goes to town meet john doe mr smith goes to washington its wonderful life academy award winner as best director mycncj.jpg from porcul care suge la caprĂ View Photo