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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
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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.
Cast
James Stewartas Jefferson Smith
Jean Arthuras Clarissa Saunders
Claude Rainsas Joseph Paine
Edward Arnoldas Jim Taylor
Guy Kibbeeas Governor Hopper
Thomas Mitchellas Diz Moore
Eugene Palletteas Chick McGann
Beulah Bondias Ma Smith
H.B. Warneras Senate Majority Leader
Harry Careyas President of the Senate
Astrid Allwynas Susan Paine
Ruth Donnellyas Emma Hopper
Grant Mitchellas Senator MacPherson
Porter Hallas Senator Monroe
Facts
| Release date | October 19, 1939 |
| Runtime | 130 min (2h 10m) โ about the same as the 1939 average of 135 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $1,500,000 |
| Box office | $9,600,000 (6.4ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0031679 |
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Questions
How long is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 1,230 votes, which places it #2 of 5 films released in 1939 in this index (top 80%) and #126 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was directed by Frank Capra. Other well-rated titles by the same director: It's a Wonderful Life (1946), It Happened One Night (1934), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944).
Who stars in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
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.
What is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/66280.