Frank Capra Accepts the 10th AFI Life Achievement Award in 1982

[@frankstephens3087]

“ And for America, just for living here, I kiss the ground, thank you very much “ Tears😢

[@browndog461]

I was there that evening. Mr Capra humble, honest and humane. RIP Mr C.

[@GeografiadeCostaRica]

Tell us about that moment please

[@skyeslaton3435]

Capra was a legend, mr Smith goes to washington and it's a wonderful life are in my top 30 all time

[@MyChewbacca]

Tears in my eyes - what a speech - what a man - what an American!

[@ru6360]

steven cates What an American is right!! I remember by chance hearing his speech several years ago and wanted to listen again so here I am. I remember his speech so moving! God bless him and his recognition of this great country! The United States of America. May we continue to be blessed.

[@ChristinaMercerbuzz]

How wonderful to watch this. I am ever-honored to be related to this talented man (His sister, Josephine, who he mentions in his speech was my great grandmother). I absolutely love his advice, "Don't follow trends, start trends!" :-)

[@LARSAKER-tr1mw]

REALY. LIKE. NEVER. MIND. WHAT. SO.E. ONE. ELSE. HAS. DONE. CREATE. YOUR. OWN. STYLE

[@KL467KL]

What a beautiful ceremony. Mr. Capra directed my favorite movie ever, "It's a Wonderful Life". I met Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu Bailey) in 2006 in Seneca Falls, New York. She was beautiful and charming. She spoke very highly of Mr. Capra and Mr. Stewart.

[@colerainfan1143]

Small in stature, but a giant in our culture, and memory. Thanks for everything, Frank.

[@ronbeam9887]

"Only the morally courageous can speak to people for two hours in the dark." What a line!

[@deeannemason7003]

RonBeam and that is what someone told him when he was sick and discouraged and was quitting on life. And he got up and created Mr. Deeds after that. What a God given gift he had.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Yes, amazing line!

[@BadGuyRants]

The film's made in the 30s-50s were something very special!

[@tenetdemi4961]

I love you Frank Capra, you gave happiness in my life and i passed it on my children.

[@zackeriah87]

Outstanding! I wrote down the key points of his speech for anyone who is interested. THE ART OF FRANK CAPRA is based on: “The Love of People” The 2 Ideals of “The Love of People” 1. The Freedom of Each Individual 2. The Equal Importance of Each Individual Words of Advice: • “Don’t Follow Trends, Start Trends” • “Don’t Compromise, Believe In Yourself Because Only The Valiant Can Create” • “Only The Daring Should Make Films” • “Only the Morally Courageous are Worthy of Speaking to Their Fellow Man for 2 Hours Into the Dark”

[@ben_stier]

Capra is my idol, his autobiography is an incredible read. What a fantastic career.

[@edcoke6769]

For me, Capra is the best director ever.... with the best movies ever....!!

[@griegopecador]

A real man who invested wisely in his God given talent, who understood the eternal dimension of our existence.Very early, he show the impact of his art,- to thousands of souls-, steady in his ideals, his films are pure light.Mr Carpa thank you for everything ,hopefully we meet in the light...a greek friend.

[@GasCityGuy]

What an incredibly beautiful speech and in stark contrast to Hollywood of 2017.

[@ricardobigi1712]

A very touching, deeply moving speech. A great man and a great artist, who always understood the human soul in all its aspects, in all its shades. His films are eternal on account of that, and on account of his superb command of the medium.

[@janinefarris2748]

Mr. Frank Capra gave the most eloquent honest and touching speeches of an AFI award that I have ever heard. I love the advice where he says do not follow trends but start them start. His movies will move you and go on forever

[@drstrangelove6558]

One of the greatest filmakers of all time!!! He deserved 6 Oscars!!!;)

[@drstrangelove6558]

or even more

[@dwood37]

What a dear, heartfelt, wonderful speech.

[@elf12134]

Oh My God. This Grandmaster of cinema ist STILL at it! I'm not an american, but he gets me crying just recalling his first sight of the statue of liberty and his fathers words. It's a scene done so often in movies - but here's the real thing. And it's moving to realize that it's STILL the real deal. Thank You, Frank Capra

[@rosalabauve1559]

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[@logicfrogmedia]

Timeless speech. Best endorsement for a film school possible.

[@lauraa.dieser7379]

All those actress,actor's and director's were the best of the best of the golden season of Hollywood. Very talented and classy people who never been see again.

[@crispappletart]

What a beautiful speech. What an incredible man.

[@deniro999]

oh boy Im not even qualified to say how great that was.....Thank you Mr Capra you dear sweet man

[@drstrangelove6558]

This Is My Top 10 Capra Movies: 1. Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 2. Its a Wonderful Life (1946) 3. It Happened one Night (1934) 4. Mr Deeds Goes to Town (1936) 5. Submarine (1928) 6. You Cant Take it With You (1938) 7. Lady For a Day (1933) 8. That Certian Thing (1928) 9. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) 10. Lost Horizon (1937)

[@pauldelgadillo1827]

I so wish that Hollywood today would follow Capra's advice: "Don't follow trends!" How many superhero movies with robots, car chases and explosions with not so talented actors do we need?

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

The best speech I've ever heard.

[@ChristinaMercerbuzz]

How wonderful to watch this. I am honored to be related to such a talented man (his sister Josephine, who he mentions in his speech, was my great grandmother). I love his advice, "Don't follow trends, start them!" and "Believe in yourself." Wise words, indeed :-)

[@GardenGirlD76]

God bless you, Mr. Capra! What an amazing human with a huge heart! I love all of your work! Wise words, don't follow trends, make them! My favorite director ever! Much love to your family. I know you are missed! So thankful we still can enjoy your art!

[@magicpen6666]

Frank Capra, through his films, his life, and this speech, embodied everything it means to be an American: someone who came from humble origins, but who had the dream, the drive, and the ambition, and the honor, to do what was needed, in a free society where he would be able to do it. Legend.

[@ToughXArmy69]

Frank Capra was a unique filmmaker. Capra had the support of a Poverty Row Studio Columbia and together they made film History: It Happened One Night, Los Horizon, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, State of the Union, It's A Wonderful Life and with great stars: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Ronald Colman, Claudette Colbert, James Stewart, Bette Davis, Clark Gable, Jean Arthur magical stars!

[@timokautto9815]

Wow - what an artist, what a man!

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

My Goodness at 8:05, the most handsome Jack Lord. I loved him so much as Steve McGarrett in Hawaii 5-0!🥰

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

Opening speach is very well done.

[@MrImiller07]

Capra is acknowledged by the film industry to have been one of the greatest directors of the 1930's and 1940's, with a series of memorable films including Mr.Smith Goes To Washington, It Happened One Night, Lost Horizon and It's A Wonderful Life. Even his last film, the re-make of Lady For A Day entitled Pocketful Of Miracles with Bette Davis and Glenn Ford was charming and entertaining. Had his health not intervened, Capra would have presumably made additional films into the 60's.

[@rkomgm3932]

Grateful man! What a table bette Davis Claudette Colbert job hope Frank Capra A dream table to be on

[@RMS1103]

He had a Great turn out. Claudette, Bette, Jimmy, Donna, Bob Hope..A wonderful director.

[@rievans57]

Only the valiant can create films..........

[@david7fighter]

greatness of a simple man truth honor humility daring heart the real way to be successful mr frank capra i salute you sir, thank you.

[@jasoncorganbrown]

Capra was the best.

[@jeanettesmith765]

What a beautiful speech.

[@philiphalpenny9761]

Shame though, that his speech was as sincere a a contrite politician. Have you read Frankly. The Un-masking of Frank Capra by Joe McBride? A very different picture emerges of this supposed " man of the people".

[@k.t.5405]

min 8:28 The opening scene of a masterpiece... buttoned by George Bailey's final toast :)

[@hey12358y]

Wow, if you didn't get choked up at the end of the at speech...you're a goddamn terrible American. That three minutes was like a Frank Capra movie all on their own.

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Great principles for films and life.

[@RMS1103]

Lovely..thanks for posting.

[@jackedtoeproductions3284]

amazing man, american treasure

[@BenjaminKanarek]

A Great Man

[@kevinw99]

LE PLUS GRAND RÉALISATEUR DU MONDE POUR MOI LE SEUL QUI A SU PEINDRE LES SENTIMENTS HUMAINS SUR UNE TOILE AVEC UN GRAND TALENT

[@alexrosini6324]

frank capra is my 4th cousin

[@thomasbarrientos6234]

Alex Rosini And?

[@ashwanisharma584]

Legend

[@Soloohara]

italianamericans made america great

[@oldtimer794]

One of many. We all contributed.

[@davidskaar3232]

Now that's a speech..!!

[@bigasosland]

Don't follow trends, start trends! (4'45''). Great words!!

[@hypolyxa7207]

What is the name of the tune played when Mr. Capra receives his award? I have heard it so many times but cannot think of the name of it.

[@williamsnyder5616]

It was a great speech, filled with a love of country, perhaps exemplified by what only an immigrant could feel. Capra praised his stars, great cameramen like Joseph Walker and editors like William Hornbeck. My only disappointment with the speech was his not mentioning Harry Cohn, the man who gave him his chance to make films the way HE wanted to make them. Yeah, I know, Cohn deserved his title of "His Crudeness." And, the two men had a falling out in 1939 with Capra counting the days when he could "escape" from Columbia Pictures. But without Cohn giving him a shot and giving him artistic freedom, Capra might have never won three directing Oscars and two Best Pictures. Again, great speech, but also a little disappointing, too.

[@georginavargas6793]

R I P Claudette Colbert.

[@sapphiretaurus]

Jack Lord at 8:03! What a man!

[@matthewbulger5876]

How Many People Attended The AD I Salute To Frank Capra? Does Imdb Have Complete Cast Credited And Uncredited? I Await Your Answer.

[@John_Greek]

The American dreamer

[@tucciproducer]

Capra said it before Lucas did!

[@elizabethwilk9615]

What would he think of this country today

[@charlimoryosef]

Is that James Stewart speaks at the begining ?

[@lynnturman8157]

Yes. In order of appearance: 1. Jimmy Stewart 2. George Stevens, jr. 3. Frank Capra 4. Jimmy Stewart again

[@neelabhraroy4238]

Is that Jack Lord, the first Felix Leiter at 8:06

[@vrinda5303]

Yes, it is.

[@bandicoot5412]

"Don't follow trends."

[@kevinomurchu5192]

5:11

[@micheleplaia9066]

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[@judithcoffey5968]

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[@antoninoterzo6496]

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[@LARSAKER-tr1mw]

WHAT A WONDER --FULL. LIFE. MISTER CAPRA. HAD