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The Name Above the Title
Book • 1997
In *The Name Above the Title*, Frank Capra shares his deeply personal story of navigating the glamors, vagaries, and frustrations of Hollywood to achieve creative freedom.
The book is filled with anecdotes about his early days as a gag writer for Hal Roach and Mack Sennett, his interactions with notable actors like Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, and the production of iconic films such as *It Happened One Night*.
Capra also reflects on his career decline and his views on the changing landscape of Hollywood, critiquing modern trends while reminiscing about the golden age of cinema.
The book is filled with anecdotes about his early days as a gag writer for Hal Roach and Mack Sennett, his interactions with notable actors like Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, and the production of iconic films such as *It Happened One Night*.
Capra also reflects on his career decline and his views on the changing landscape of Hollywood, critiquing modern trends while reminiscing about the golden age of cinema.
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Mentioned by Noelle as the book in which Capra took on the changes in the film industry and explained why he walked away.
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