Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939 · NR · 2h 10m · Comedy, Drama · Directed by Frank Capra

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Synopsis

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

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.

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barackobama8.2October 2, 2026

I feel like this is every poli sci man’s wet dream. Somehow this is a feel good movie when the whole thing about corruption in politics. Very enjoyable happy watch

Cast

  • James StewartJames StewartJefferson Smith
  • Jean ArthurJean ArthurClarissa Saunders
  • Claude RainsClaude RainsJoseph Paine
  • Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldJim Taylor
  • Guy KibbeeGuy KibbeeGovernor Hopper
  • Thomas MitchellThomas MitchellDiz Moore
  • Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteChick McGann
  • Beulah BondiBeulah BondiMa Smith
  • H.B. WarnerH.B. WarnerSenate Majority Leader
  • Harry CareyHarry CareyPresident of the Senate
  • Astrid AllwynAstrid AllwynSusan Paine
  • Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyEmma Hopper
  • Grant MitchellGrant MitchellSenator MacPherson
  • Porter HallPorter HallSenator Monroe
  • Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinSenator Barnes
  • Charles LaneCharles LaneNosey
  • William DemarestWilliam DemarestBill Griffith
  • Dick ElliottDick ElliottCarl Cook
  • Billy WatsonPeter Hopper
  • Delmar WatsonDelmar WatsonJimmie Hopper

Trailer

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