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Frank Capra Trivia Quiz

Capra was known for his 'feel good' movies. How much do you know about him?

A multiple-choice quiz by lab*rat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lab*rat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
42,828

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
966

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Capra's full length directorial debut? Hint

'You Can't Take it With You'

'Lady for a Day'

'The Strong Man'

'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following movies WAS NOT directed by Capra? Hint

'It Happened One Night'

'It's A Wonderful Life'

'Arsenic and Old Lace'

'The Wizard of Oz'

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the title of the last movie directed by Capra? Hint

'Pocketful of Miracles'

'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'

'It's a Wonderful Life'

'Lady for a Day'

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Pocketful of Miracles' was a remake of what film? (also directed by Capra). Hint

'It's a Wonderful Life'

'Mr.Deeds Goes to Town'

'You Can't Take it With You'

'Lady for a Day'

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Pocketful of Miracles' marked the acting debut for what actress? Hint

Sally Field

Julia Roberts

Sandra Bullock

Ann-Margret

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many Academy Award nominations did Capra receive for BEST DIRECTOR? Hint

Six

Three

None

Nine

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many Academy Awards did he WIN for BEST DIRECTOR? Hint

Six

Three

Nine

None

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Christmas classic did Capra direct? Hint

'National Lapoon's Christmas Vacation'

'It's a Wonderful Life'

'The Santa Clause'

'Miracle on 34th Street'

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Question 9 of 10

9. What country was Capra born in? Hint

England

United States of America

Italy

Canada

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or False: Capra lived to be ninety-four years old.

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Capra's full length directorial debut?

Answer: 'The Strong Man'

2. Which of the following movies WAS NOT directed by Capra?

Answer: 'The Wizard of Oz'

'The Wizard of Oz' was directed by Victor Fleming.

3. What was the title of the last movie directed by Capra?

Answer: 'Pocketful of Miracles'

'Pocketful of Miracles' was released in 1961. It starred Bette Davis.

4. 'Pocketful of Miracles' was a remake of what film? (also directed by Capra).

Answer: 'Lady for a Day'

'Lady for a Day' was released in 1933.

5. 'Pocketful of Miracles' marked the acting debut for what actress?

Answer: Ann-Margret

6. How many Academy Award nominations did Capra receive for BEST DIRECTOR?

Answer: Six

He was nominated for 'Lady for a Day', 'It Happened One Night', 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town', 'You Can't Take it With You', 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington', and 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

7. How many Academy Awards did he WIN for BEST DIRECTOR?

Answer: Three

He won for 'It Happened One Night', 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town', and 'You Can't take it With You'.

8. What Christmas classic did Capra direct?

Answer: 'It's a Wonderful Life'

9. What country was Capra born in?

Answer: Italy

10. True or False: Capra lived to be ninety-four years old.

Answer: True

Capra was born on May 18, 1897 and died in California on September 3, 1991.

Source: Author lab*rat

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