| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It's a Wonderful Life | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1946 | shortlisted |
| Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1939 | shortlisted |
| You Can't Take It with You | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1938 | winner |
| Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1936 | winner |
| It Happened One Night | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1934 | winner |
| Lady for a Day | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1932 | shortlisted |