Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America! 1939-10-19 United States of America 129 Min. PG-13
7.9 1027 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

James Stewart is Jefferson Smith
Jefferson Smith
Jean Arthur is Clarissa Saunders
Clarissa Saunders
Claude Rains is Joseph Paine
Joseph Paine
Edward Arnold is Jim Taylor
Jim Taylor
Guy Kibbee is Governor Hopper
Governor Hopper
Thomas Mitchell is Diz Moore
Eugene Pallette is Chick McGann
Chick McGann
Beulah Bondi is Ma Smith
Ma Smith
H.B. Warner is Senate Majority Leader
Senate Majority Leader
Harry Carey is President of the Senate
President of the Senate
Astrid Allwyn is Susan Paine
Susan Paine
Ruth Donnelly is Emma Hopper
Emma Hopper