Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

129 min

7.9

Ends at

Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss.

Budget

$1,500,000

Genre

Comedy, Drama

Director

Frank Capra

Country

United States of America

Cast & Crew

James Stewart

Jean Arthur

Claude Rains

Edward Arnold

Guy Kibbee

Thomas Mitchell

Eugene Pallette

Beulah Bondi

H.B. Warner

Harry Carey

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss.

  • James Stewart

  • Jean Arthur

  • Claude Rains

  • Edward Arnold

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