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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) is a naive yet idealistic man thrust into the world of American politics. Jefferson's plans collide with the political corruption taking place in Washington, causing profound moral tension.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Released:
October 19, 1939

Cast:

James Stewart
Jean Arthur
Claude Rains

Director:
Frank Capra

Producer:
Columbia Pictures Corporation

Written by:
Sidney Buchman

Distributor:
Columbia Pictures

Budget:
$1,500,000

Box Office:
$9 Million

Awards:

Academy Awards (1940): Best Writing, Original Story - Won
Academy Awards (1940): Best Picture - Nominated
Academy Awards (1940): Best Actor in a Leading Role, James Stewart - Nominated
Academy Awards (1940): Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Harry Carey - Nominated
Academy Awards (1940): Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Claude Rains - Nominated
Academy Awards (1940): Best Director - Nominated
Academy Awards (1940): Best Writing, Screenplay - Nominated
Academy Awards (1940): Best Art Direction - Nominated
Academy Awards (1940): Best Sound, Recording - Nominated
Academy Awards (1940): Best Film Editing - Nominated
Academy Awards (1940): Best Music, Scoring - Nominated
National Board of Review (1939): Top Ten Films - Won
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1939): Best Actor, James Stewart - Won



Rotten Tomatoes Score:
94%