Mr. Smith Goes to Washington overview
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Synopsis:
Frank Capra's classic comedy-drama established James Stewart as a lead actor in one of his finest (and most archetypal) roles. The film opens as a succession of reporters shout into telephones announcing the death of Senator Samuel Foley. Senator Joseph Paine (Claude Rains), the state's senior senator, puts in a call to Governor Hubert "Happy" Hopper (Guy Kibbee) reporting the news. Hopper then calls powerful media magnate Jim Taylor (Edward Arnold), who controls the state -- along with the lawmakers.
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Movie Details:
- Director: Frank Capra
- Studio: Columbia Pictures
- Year: 1939
- Run Time: 129 minutes
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Set in: Washington, D.C.
- MPAA Rating: NR
- Category: Feature
- Genre/Type: Comedy Drama
- Filmed in: B&W
