Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

10/19/1939 (US) • 2h 9m

Comedy, Drama

Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!

Overview

After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.

Top Billed Cast

James Stewart

Jefferson Smith

Jean Arthur

Clarissa Saunders

Claude Rains

Joseph Paine

Edward Arnold

Jim Taylor

Guy Kibbee

Governor Hopper

Eugene Pallette

Chick McGann

Beulah Bondi

Ma Smith

H.B. Warner

Senate Majority Leader


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,500,000.00

Revenue

$9,600,000.00

Keywords

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

inspirational

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