Back in America after a long series abroad, Alex and Jonathan look at the life and work of all-American director Frank Capra with It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), and Arsenic and Old Lace (1944). We talk about the limitations and creativity that came from the Hays Code, innovations Capra made in directing and filming movies, and how his life and outlook is reflected in his films.

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6:23 - It Happened One Night

26:54 - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

48:19 - Arsenic and Old Lace

1:00:22 - Overall

1:12:47 - Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions:

42nd Street (1933)

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

La La Land (2016)

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