Frank Capra was an Italian-American film director, producer and writer who directed some of the most iconic films of the 1930s and 1940s. He is best known for his romantic comedies such as It Happened One Night, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and It's a Wonderful Life. Nora Ephron was an American filmmaker, playwright, and author who wrote and directed some of the most beloved romantic comedies of the 1980s and 1990s, including When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You've Got Mail.