Andres Gomez
8/10Fun movie with an interesting story and characters but with an extremely naïve ending. In any case, I must to be seen by Frank Capra and a young James Stewart.
Reviewed on September 12, 2013
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington(1939)
Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!
7.8(1,230)2h 10m1939-10-19
ComedyDrama
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Synopsis
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.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Capra, released on October 19, 1939 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains and Edward Arnold. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 1,230 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Writers:
- Sidney Buchman, Lewis R. Foster
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Revenue:
- $9,600,000
- Status:
- Released
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MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON: FIRST 10 MINUTES OF THE FILM
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Stewart
as Jefferson Smith
Jean Arthur
as Clarissa Saunders
Claude Rains
as Joseph Paine
Edward Arnold
as Jim Taylor
Guy Kibbee
as Governor Hopper
Thomas Mitchell
as Diz Moore
Eugene Pallette
as Chick McGann
Beulah Bondi
as Ma Smith
H.B. Warner
as Senate Majority Leader
Harry Carey
as President of the Senate
Astrid Allwyn
as Susan Paine
Ruth Donnelly
as Emma Hopper
Key crew
Directed by Frank Capra, written by Sidney Buchman and Lewis R. Foster.
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 1,230 ratings.
CinemaSerf
8/10There's an interview somewhere with Bette Davis enthusing about the skills of Claude Rains, and I think this is an example of just what she meant. He is the established senator ("Paine") who has taken the rather stoic view that representing big business some of the time allowing him to represent his electorate the rest of it is a path worth following. When his colleague suddenly dies, it falls to the very political…
Reviewed on March 6, 2024
Filipe Manuel Neto
7/10**A strangely current film that, using comedy, shows us well the problems that affect our democratic system.** I only discovered this film a few days ago. It is quite evident that it has fallen into total oblivion and few people remember it. However, it is worth revisiting. It's a comedy in which an idealistic scoutmaster is recruited for the position of senator, finding himself in a corrupt environment where…
Reviewed on April 4, 2024
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington online?
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
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The main cast of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) includes James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold and Guy Kibbee. The film was directed by Frank Capra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Smith Goes to Washington released?
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was released on October 19, 1939 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington worth watching?
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 1,230 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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