Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
U7 November 1939 (GB)Comedy, Drama2 hours and 9 minutes
79%
Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!
Description
Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss.
Actors
Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$1,500,000
Revenue
$9,600,000
Keywords
governorwashington dc, usasenatesenatorsightseeingpoliticianidealistdamcampconservativeblack and whitedisillusionmentpolitical corruptionintegrityusa politicsdeterminationfilibusterwalkoutpolitical machinesmear campaignexpulsion attempt