Frank Capra books in order
Italian-born American film director
- Lived
- 1897–1991
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Frank Capra published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Frank Capra (1971). The best-known is Name Above the Title (1971).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frank Capra
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Name Above the Title
Frank Capra's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Frank Capra (1971)
Name Above the Title (1971)
The Men Who Made the Movies (1975)
Other books in order
It's a Wonderful Life (1993)
About Frank Capra
Frank Russell Capra was an Italian-born American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was the creative force behind several major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Italy and raised in Los Angeles from the age of five, his rags-to-riches story has led film historians such as Ian Freer to consider him the "American Dream personified".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frank Capra FAQ
- How many books has Frank Capra written?
- Frank Capra published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frank Capra's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Name Above the Title.
- What is Frank Capra's last book?
- The Men Who Made the Movies (1975).
- What is Frank Capra's most famous book?
- Name Above the Title (1971) is Frank Capra's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.