Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939 · Directed by Frank Capra

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, Dub Taylor, Ann Doran, Edward Arnold, Lester Dorr, George Chandler, James Millican, Robert Sterling, John Russell, Charles Lane

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