Movie Description Two slimy fat-cat legislators recruit Jefferson Smith, an innocent and staunchly principled Montana scout leader, as the state's new Senator, hoping to exploit his naviete and community pride to bring home pork-barrel funds. Once he ascends to Capitol Hill, however, Mr. Smith finds nothing but deep-rooted corruption in Washington, D.C., and, absolutely refusing to submit to cynicism, he tirelessly takes the message of the American people right to their out-of-touch representatives. Based on Lewis R. Foster's novel THE GENTLEMAN FROM MONTANA. Academy Award Nominations: 11, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (James Stewart), Best Supporting Actor (Harry Carey). Academy Awards: Best Original Story (Lewis R. Foster).
| Credits | | Producer: | Frank Capra | | Cast: | Harry Carey Sr. |
| Details | | Edition: | Multiple Languages |
Notes DVD Special Features
Region 1 Encoding Keep Case Commentary by Frank Capra Jr. Theatrical Trailers Retrospective Featurette Vintage Advertising Talent Files Scene Selections, MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON was an original selection to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1989.
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Editorial Reviews "...An enjoyable fable..." Total Film - Ceri Thomas (05/01/2000)
"One of Hollywood's most perceptive political satires..." Sight and Sound - Dan Leigh (04/01/2001)
Awards 1939Academy AwardsBest Original ScreenplayLewis R. Foster
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