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Movies Completed 1934-1961

Frank Capra Watch Order

Selected Frank Capra features in release order, from It Happened One Night in 1934 through Mr Deeds in 1936 and Mr Smith in 1939 to Wonderful Life in 1946, State of Union in 1948, and Pocketful of Miracles in 1961. Capra died in 1991, so the run is complete.

Last updated October 6, 2026

Watch Order

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Key features in release order.

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It Happened One Night opened key run in 1934 with bus elopement and Oscar sweep, Mr Deeds Goes to Town in 1936 with tuba letter, and You Can't Take It With You in 1938 with fireworks. Mr Smith Goes to Washington followed in 1939 with filibuster, Meet John Doe in 1941, and Wonderful Life in 1946 with bridge angel.

State of Union came in 1948, Here Comes Groom in 1951, Hole in Head in 1959, and Pocketful of Miracles in 1961 with Bette Davis apples. Capra died September 1991. Watch in release order for the common man speech habit with populist finales.

Good to know

These are standalone populist stories with no shared continuity, so there is no chronological order to untangle. Release order shows the Why We Fight documentary brevity move into holiday finales. Wonderful Life is the hinge to watch after Smith patience for George. Pocketful in 1961 is the final feature with Davis.