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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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Original title

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Year

1939

Running time

129 min.

Country

United States

Director

Frank Capra

Screenwriter

Sidney Buchman

Cast

Music

Dimitri Tiomkin

Cinematography

Joseph Walker (B&W)

Producer

Columbia Pictures

Genre

Drama | Politics

Synopsis

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 goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss, Jim Taylor. Taylor first tries to corrupt Smith and then later attempts to destroy Smith through a scandal.

Rankings Position

#26 Best Movies of the '30s

Awards: 1939: Oscar: Best Story. 11 Nominations

1939: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actor (James Stewart). 2 Nominations

1939: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Films (In alphabetical order).

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