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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. The film is about a newly appointed United States Senator who fights against a corrupt political system, and was written by Sidney Buchman, based on Lewis R. Foster's unpublished story "The Gentleman from Montana". The film was controversial when it was first released, but successful at the box office, and it made Stewart a major star. It was also loosely based on the life of Montana U.S. Senator Burton Wheeler, who underwent a similar experience when he was investigating the Warren Harding administration.

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1939 · 2h 10m · Comedy · Drama

TMDB 7.8/10 (1,216 votes)

After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.

Directed by Frank Capra

Box office $10M worldwide

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Frank CapraDirector

James Stewartas Jefferson Smith

Jean Arthuras Clarissa Saunders

Claude Rainsas Joseph Paine

Edward Arnoldas Jim Taylor

Guy Kibbeeas Governor Hopper

Thomas Mitchellas Diz Moore

Eugene Palletteas Chick McGann

Beulah Bondias Ma Smith

H.B. Warneras Senate Majority Leader

Harry Careyas President of the Senate

Astrid Allwynas Susan Paine

Ruth Donnellyas Emma Hopper

Grant Mitchellas Senator MacPherson

Porter Hallas Senator Monroe

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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. The film is about a newly appointed United States Senator who fights against a corrupt political system, and was written by Sidney Buchman, based on Lewis R. Foster's unpublished story "The Gentleman from Montana". The film was controversial when it was first released, but successful at the box office, and it made Stewart a major star. It was also loosely based on the life of Montana U.S. Senator Burton Wheeler, who underwent a similar experience when he was investigating the Warren Harding administration.

Read the full article →

Where does Mr. Smith Goes to Washington rank?

Politicians

Best Movies About American Politics

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🎬 Movie

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1939 · 2h 10m · Comedy · Drama

TMDB 7.8/10 (1,216 votes)

After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.

Directed by Frank Capra

Box office $10M worldwide

IMDb ↗