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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a 1939 American political comedy-drama film directed by Frank Capra, starring Jean Arthur and James Stewart, and featuring Claude Rains and Edward Arnold.
A classic comedy drama film directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart as a naive youth leader who faces corruption in the U.S. Senate. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks, and more.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Frank Capra
- 1939-10-19
Mr Smith Goes To Washington. The story of one man who believed he could make a difference, and in doing so, stood up to the entire United State government. A great story about how the American rule of law works and how one man can bring change the course of human events.
- 125 min
- 227.9K
- rrowe33
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. James Stewart takes on the powers-that-be in our nation's capitol in Frank Capra's timeless classic. Nominated for eleven 1939 Oscars (r), including best picture. 3,720 IMDb 8.1 2 h 9 min 1939. X-Ray HDR UHD 13+. Comedy · Drama · Emotional · Fun. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy. HD $12.99. More purchase.
- 129 min
Watchlist. When the idealistic young Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) winds up appointed to the United States Senate, he gains the mentorship of Senator Joseph Paine (Claude Rains).
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- James Stewart
- Frank Capra
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed on a lark by the spineless governor of his state. He is reunited with the state's senior senator--presidential hopeful and childhood hero, Senator Joseph Paine. In Washington, however, Smith discovers many of the shortcomings of the political process as his earnest ...
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington -- (Movie Clip) Senator Jefferson Smith! The governor (Guy Kibbee) introduces Senate appointee Jeff Smith (James Stewart, in his first scene), who praises Senator Paine (Claude Rains), surprised to learn the supposed stooge is the son of an old ally, in Frank Çapra's Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, 1939.
