“ And for America, just for living here, I kiss the ground, thank you very much “ Tears😢
@browndog46113 жыл бұрын
I was there that evening. Mr Capra humble, honest and humane. RIP Mr C.
@GeografiadeCostaRica5 жыл бұрын
Tell us about that moment please
@skyeslaton34352 жыл бұрын
Capra was a legend, mr Smith goes to washington and it's a wonderful life are in my top 30 all time
@MyChewbacca10 жыл бұрын
Tears in my eyes - what a speech - what a man - what an American!
@ru63606 жыл бұрын
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.
@ChristinaMercerbuzz13 жыл бұрын
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!" :-)
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.
@colerainfan11433 жыл бұрын
Small in stature, but a giant in our culture, and memory. Thanks for everything, Frank.
@ronbeam98879 жыл бұрын
"Only the morally courageous can speak to people for two hours in the dark." What a line!
@deeannemason70034 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeanettesmith7653 жыл бұрын
Yes, amazing line!
@BadGuyRants6 жыл бұрын
The film's made in the 30s-50s were something very special!
@tenetdemi49619 жыл бұрын
I love you Frank Capra, you gave happiness in my life and i passed it on my children.
@zackeriah874 жыл бұрын
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_stier9 ай бұрын
Capra is my idol, his autobiography is an incredible read. What a fantastic career.
@edcoke6769 Жыл бұрын
For me, Capra is the best director ever.... with the best movies ever....!!
@griegopecador11 жыл бұрын
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.
@GasCityGuy6 жыл бұрын
What an incredibly beautiful speech and in stark contrast to Hollywood of 2017.
@ricardobigi171211 жыл бұрын
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.
@janinefarris27484 жыл бұрын
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
@drstrangelove65588 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest filmakers of all time!!! He deserved 6 Oscars!!!;)
@drstrangelove65588 жыл бұрын
or even more
@dwood3713 жыл бұрын
What a dear, heartfelt, wonderful speech.
@elf1213410 жыл бұрын
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
@rosalabauve15595 жыл бұрын
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@logicfrogmedia Жыл бұрын
Timeless speech. Best endorsement for a film school possible.
@lauraa.dieser73797 жыл бұрын
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.
@crispappletart9 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful speech. What an incredible man.
@deniro99913 жыл бұрын
oh boy Im not even qualified to say how great that was.....Thank you Mr Capra you dear sweet man
@drstrangelove65588 жыл бұрын
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)
@pauldelgadillo18276 жыл бұрын
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?
@alfredodistefanolaulhe22125 жыл бұрын
The best speech I've ever heard.
@ChristinaMercerbuzz13 жыл бұрын
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 :-)
@GardenGirlD762 жыл бұрын
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!
@magicpen66668 жыл бұрын
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.
@ToughXArmy694 жыл бұрын
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!
@timokautto98156 жыл бұрын
Wow - what an artist, what a man!
@jordanabeaulieu25303 жыл бұрын
My Goodness at 8:05, the most handsome Jack Lord. I loved him so much as Steve McGarrett in Hawaii 5-0!🥰
@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK14 жыл бұрын
Opening speach is very well done.
@MrImiller0711 жыл бұрын
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.
@rkomgm39325 жыл бұрын
Grateful man! What a table bette Davis Claudette Colbert job hope Frank Capra A dream table to be on
@RMS110313 жыл бұрын
He had a Great turn out. Claudette, Bette, Jimmy, Donna, Bob Hope..A wonderful director.
@rievans5713 жыл бұрын
Only the valiant can create films..........
@david7fighter14 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Capra was the best.
@jeanettesmith7653 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful speech.
@philiphalpenny97613 жыл бұрын
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.54053 жыл бұрын
min 8:28 The opening scene of a masterpiece... buttoned by George Bailey's final toast :)
@hey12358y10 жыл бұрын
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.
@stephenmccollum13914 жыл бұрын
Great principles for films and life.
@RMS110314 жыл бұрын
Lovely..thanks for posting.
@jackedtoeproductions32847 жыл бұрын
amazing man, american treasure
@BenjaminKanarek12 жыл бұрын
A Great Man
@kevinw993 жыл бұрын
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@alexrosini632410 жыл бұрын
frank capra is my 4th cousin
@thomasbarrientos62346 жыл бұрын
Alex Rosini And?
@ashwanisharma58411 жыл бұрын
Legend
@Soloohara3 жыл бұрын
italianamericans made america great
@oldtimer7942 жыл бұрын
One of many. We all contributed.
@davidskaar32323 жыл бұрын
Now that's a speech..!!
@bigasosland6 жыл бұрын
Don't follow trends, start trends! (4'45''). Great words!!
@hypolyxa72073 жыл бұрын
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.
@williamsnyder56165 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
R I P Claudette Colbert.
@sapphiretaurus10 жыл бұрын
Jack Lord at 8:03! What a man!
@matthewbulger58766 жыл бұрын
How Many People Attended The AD I Salute To Frank Capra? Does Imdb Have Complete Cast Credited And Uncredited? I Await Your Answer.
@John_Greek2 жыл бұрын
The American dreamer
@tucciproducer14 жыл бұрын
Capra said it before Lucas did!
@elizabethwilk96152 жыл бұрын
What would he think of this country today
@charlimoryosef10 жыл бұрын
Is that James Stewart speaks at the begining ?
@lynnturman81579 жыл бұрын
Yes. In order of appearance: 1. Jimmy Stewart 2. George Stevens, jr. 3. Frank Capra 4. Jimmy Stewart again