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    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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    1939     Comedy-drama    
    USA
    2h 9min
    PG
    G
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA.
    G
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA.
    G
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA.

    Jefferson Smith (James Stewart), the bumpkin leader of his local Boy Rangers, is appointed by the state's governor to serve in the senate, under the assumption that he can be molded and influenced by the state's older, more experienced senator, Joseph Paine (Claude Rains). But Smith proves to be an upbeat idealist who's unwilling to conform to the cynical, shady ways of Washington, D.C., including a crooked plan to finance a new dam. Smith's unusual outlook impresses his skeptical secretary (Jean Arthur), but it also leads to a nasty conflict with Jim Taylor (Edward Arnold), the state political boss. When Smith can't be bought, Taylor tries to smear his name.

    Directed byFrank Capra
    Written byLewis R. Foster, Sidney Buchman
    CompanyColumbia PicturesColumbia PicturesColumbia Pictures

    Awards

    Starring

    Jean Arthur
    James Stewart
    Claude Rains
    Thomas Mitchell
    Beulah Bondi
    Eugene Pallette
    H.B. Warner
    Harry Carey
    William Demarest
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    3 years ago

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