Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Synopsis: Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed on a lark by the spineless governor of his state. He is reunited with the state's senior senator--presidential hopeful and childhood hero, Senator Joseph Paine. In Washington, however, Smith discovers many of the shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss, Jim Taylor. Taylor first tries to corrupt Smith and then later attempts to destroy Smith through a scandal.

Alternate Title(s): Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Directed By:	Frank Capra	Genre:	Comedy / Drama
Cast:	Edward Arnold, Jean Arthur, Beulah Bondi, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell, Eugene Pallette, Claude Rains, James Stewart	Year of Production:	1939