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.
October 19, 1939
Cast:
James Stewart
Jean Arthur
Claude Rains
Frank Capra
Producer:
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Written by:
Sidney Buchman
Distributor:
Columbia Pictures
$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%