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Open Access Thesis

Keywords

Capra, Frank, 1897-1991--Criticism and interpretation; Nineteen thirties--In motion pictures; Nineteen forties--In motion pictures;

Abstract

As the United States sank lower into an economic depression, Hollywood sought to turn bread lines into lines for the box office. While other entertainment outlets faltered, film, with its low cost tickets and ability to help patrons escape, remained prominent. Hollywood started to produce films with profit in mind and in the thick of this environment was Frank Capra, a man destined to become one of the most popular film directors of the 1930s and 1940s. Capra made a conscious effort to choose contemporary stories and as a result they are a glimpse not only into the history of Hollywood but of the United States. In this project we will examine some of his most important contributions to film history and will see life in the 1930s and 40s graphically portrayed.

Year of Submission

2022

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of History

First Advisor

Fernando Calderon, Chair, Thesis Committee

Date Original

12-2022

Object Description

1 PDF file (iv 74 pages)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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