Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!
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.
- Year : 1939
- Country : United States of America
- Genre : Comedy, Drama
- Studio : Columbia Pictures
- Keyword : governor, washington dc, usa, senate, senator, sightseeing, politician, idealist, dam, camp, conservative, black and white, disillusionment, political corruption, integrity, usa politics, determination, filibuster, walkout, political machine, smear campaign, expulsion attempt
- Director : Frank Capra
- Cast : James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell