Capitolfest has been entertaining audiences since 2003 and, over the years, has presented hundreds of films. See our Master List for a complete archive of movies we’ve exhibited.

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Past Tribute Stars

Since 2006, the festival has usually selected a tribute star (or two), paying special homage to those stars.

2006 - Thelma Todd

2007 - Bebe Daniels

2009 - Boris Karloff

2010 - Jean Arthur

2011 - Janet Gaynor

2012 - Warner Oland

2013 - Carole Lombard

2014 - William Powell

2015 - Nancy Carroll

2016 - Gary Cooper

2017 - Fay Wray

2018 - Ronald Colman

2019 - Joel McCrea & Frances Dee

2021 - Joan & Constance Bennett

2022 - Robert Armstrong

2023 - Mary Astor

2024 - Reginald Denny & Edward Everett Horton

2025 - Laura La Plante & ZaSu Pitt

2026 – Skeets Gallagher & Charlie Ruggles

Special Guests

Capitolfest has hosted a number of special guests. These have included Victoria Riskin, daughter of Robert Riskin and Fay Wray, and Melanie Wyler, the daughter of William Wyler. In addition, the Capitol has hosted:

A man in a white suit jacket is speaking at a microphone in front of an ornate backdrop with an American flag. He has gray hair and is gesturing with his hands.

Peter McCrea, son of Joel McCrea and Frances Dee, who fielded questions from attendees of Capitolfest 17 about his parents.

An indoor stage event with red curtains. Two women sitting on chairs in conversation, one with blonde hair in a white dress, the other with short dark hair in a dark shirt. Two men are partially visible, one in the foreground and another sitting on the floor. The scene appears to be part of a panel or interview.

Cora Sue Collins, featured in the 1932 movie The Strange Case of Clara Deane. Collins spoke to fans at Capitolfest 17 about topics ranging from her age, marriage, career, and childhood.

Programs

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