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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

A U.S. Senator's life is turned upside down when he discovers the harsh realities of politics, forcing him to confront the brutal truth of his new position.

Idealistic Boy Rangers leader Jefferson Smith is appointed governor on a whim, teaming up with childhood hero Senator Joseph Paine in Washington. However, Smith's innocence is soon shattered as he faces the harsh realities of politics, clashing with state boss Jim Taylor over his national boys' camp initiative.

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Main Cast

James StewartJames StewartJefferson Smith
Jean ArthurJean ArthurClarissa Saunders
Claude RainsClaude RainsJoseph Paine
Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldJim Taylor
Guy KibbeeGuy KibbeeGovernor Hopper
Thomas MitchellThomas MitchellDiz Moore
Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteChick McGann
Beulah BondiBeulah BondiMa Smith
H.B. WarnerH.B. WarnerSenate Majority Leader
Harry CareyHarry CareyPresident of the Senate
Astrid AllwynAstrid AllwynSusan Paine
Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyEmma Hopper
Grant MitchellGrant MitchellSenator MacPherson
Porter HallPorter HallSenator Monroe
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinSenator Barnes
Charles LaneCharles LaneNosey
William DemarestWilliam DemarestBill Griffith
Dick ElliottDick ElliottCarl Cook
Billy WatsonBilly WatsonPeter Hopper
Delmar WatsonDelmar WatsonJimmie Hopper
John RussellJohn RussellHopper Boy
Harry WatsonHarry WatsonHopper Boy
Larry SimmsLarry SimmsHopper Boy
H.V. KaltenbornH.V. KaltenbornRadio Broadcaster
Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonKenneth Allen (uncredited)
Frances GiffordFrances GiffordHopper Girl (uncredited)
Wilson BengeWilson BengeHopper's Butler (uncredited)
Dickie JonesDickie JonesRichard Jones (uncredited)
Erville AldersonErville AldersonHandwriting Expert (uncredited)
Frank PugliaFrank PugliaHandwriting Expert (uncredited)
Maurice CassMaurice CassHandwriting Expert (uncredited)
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsSenator Hodges (uncredited)
Al BridgeAl BridgeSenator Dwight (uncredited)
Edwin AugustEdwin AugustSenator (uncredited)
Edmund CobbEdmund CobbSenator Gower (uncredited)
Sam AshSam AshSenator Lancaster (uncredited)
Harry A. BaileyHarry A. BaileySenator Hammett (uncredited)
Stanley MackStanley MackSenator (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictSenate Clerk (uncredited)
Wade BotelerWade BotelerFamily Man (uncredited)
Dorothy ComingoreDorothy ComingoreWoman at Station (uncredited)
Chester ConklinChester ConklinReporter (uncredited)
Gino CorradoGino CorradoBarber (uncredited)
Ann DoranAnn DoranPaine's Secretary (uncredited)
Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett KeaneEditor (uncredited)
Matt McHughMatt McHughReporter (uncredited)
Kathryn BatesKathryn BatesCommitteewoman (uncredited)
Frank AustinFrank AustinInventor (uncredited)
William ArnoldWilliam ArnoldReporter (uncredited)
Tommy BakerTommy BakerBoy Ranger (uncredited)
Robert SterlingRobert SterlingSenate Reporter (uncredited)
Dub TaylorDub TaylorReporter (uncredited)
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerReporter (uncredited)
Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesFred 'Snowflake' ToonesPorter (uncredited)
Jack CarsonJack CarsonSweeney Farrell (uncredited)
Tommy BuppTommy BuppCheering Boy (uncredited)
Dora ClementDora ClementMrs. McGann (uncredited)
Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseMan in Senate Building (uncredited)
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyArthur Kim (uncredited)
Lynton BrentLynton BrentPhotographer (uncredited)
Harlan BriggsHarlan BriggsMr. Edwards (uncredited)
Frederick BurtonFrederick BurtonSenator Dearhorn (uncredited)
Georgia CaineGeorgia CaineThird Radio Speaker (uncredited)
Ken CarpenterKen CarpenterAnnouncer (uncredited)
Burr CaruthBurr CaruthTownsend (uncredited)
Allan CavanAllan CavanRagner (uncredited)
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerReporter (uncredited)
Davison ClarkDavison ClarkCommitteeman (uncredited)
Alec CraigAlec CraigSpeaker (uncredited)
Anne CornwallAnne CornwallSenate Reporter (uncredited)
George CooperGeorge CooperWaiter (uncredited)
Georgie CooperGeorgie CooperCommitteewoman (uncredited)
Jack CooperJack CooperPhotographer (uncredited)
Nick CopelandNick CopelandSenate Reporter (uncredited)
Vernon DentVernon DentSenate Reporter (uncredited)
Maurice CostelloMaurice CostelloDiggs (uncredited)
Beatrice CurtisBeatrice CurtisPaine's Secretary (uncredited)
Lew DavisLew DavisSenate Clerk (uncredited)
Harry DeppHarry DeppHat Salesman / Secretary (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerHopper's Secretary (uncredited)
Helen Jerome EddyHelen Jerome EddyPaine's Secretary (uncredited)
Douglas EvansDouglas EvansFrancis Scott Key (uncredited)
Joe DevlinJoe DevlinWaiter (uncredited)
Clyde DilsonClyde DilsonReporter (uncredited)
John DilsonJohn DilsonSecretary (uncredited)
Neal DoddNeal DoddSenate Chaplain (uncredited)
Lester DorrLester DorrTaylor's Stooge (uncredited)
Robert DudleyRobert DudleyReporter (uncredited)
Edward EarleEdward EarleReporter (uncredited)
Jack EganJack EganReporter (uncredited)
Eddie FetherstonEddie FetherstonSenate Reporter (uncredited)
Gladys GaleGladys GaleCommitteewoman (uncredited)
Jack GardnerJack GardnerReporter (uncredited)
Mary GordonMary GordonWoman (uncredited)
June GittelsonJune GittelsonWoman at Station (uncredited)
Lorna GrayLorna GrayWoman at Station (uncredited)
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenFirst Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtSoapbox Speaker (uncredited)
John InceJohn InceSenator Fernwick (uncredited)
Frank JaquetFrank JaquetSenator Byron (uncredited)
Philo McCulloughPhilo McCulloughSenator Albert (uncredited)
Wright KramerWright KramerSenator Carlton (uncredited)
Henry HebertHenry HebertSenator (uncredited)
Fred HooseFred HooseSenator (uncredited)
Richard KiplingRichard KiplingSenator (uncredited)
Wilfred HariWilfred HariHouse Boy (uncredited)
Philip HurlicPhilip HurlicBoy Ranger (uncredited)
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenButler (uncredited)
Lloyd IngrahamLloyd IngrahamCommitteeman (uncredited)
Dick JensenDick JensenHoodlum (uncredited)
John Lester JohnsonJohn Lester JohnsonButler (uncredited)
Eddie KaneEddie KaneReporter (uncredited)
Donald KerrDonald KerrReporter (uncredited)
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeSenate Reporter (uncredited)
Joe KingJoe KingSummers (uncredited)
Evalyn KnappEvalyn KnappReporter (uncredited)
Paul KrugerPaul KrugerBodyguard (uncredited)
Bobby LarsonBobby LarsonBoy Ranger (uncredited)
Billy LechnerBilly LechnerBoy Ranger (uncredited)
Vera LewisVera LewisMrs. Edwards (uncredited)
George LloydGeorge LloydHoodlum (uncredited)
Arthur LoftArthur LoftChief Clerk (uncredited)
Jack LowJack LowHoodlum (uncredited)
Jimmie LucasJimmie LucasPhotographer (uncredited)
Mary MacLarenMary MacLarenHead Sister (uncredited)
Hank MannHank MannPhotographer (uncredited)
Margaret MannMargaret MannNun (uncredited)
Eric MayneEric MayneMan in Senate Building (uncredited)
Ralph McCulloughRalph McCulloughAssistant Bartender (uncredited)
George McKayGeorge McKayReporter (uncredited)
Lafe McKeeLafe McKeeVeteran at Lincoln Memorial (uncredited)
Ben TaggartBen TaggartPompous Man (uncredited)
Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasPompous Man (uncredited)
Sammy McKimSammy McKimBoy Ranger (uncredited)
William NewellWilliam NewellReporter (uncredited)
Robert MiddlemassRobert MiddlemassRadio Announcer #2 (uncredited)
James MillicanJames MillicanSenate Reporter (uncredited)
Howard M. MitchellHoward M. MitchellShoe Salesman (uncredited)
Charles R. MooreCharles R. MoorePorter (uncredited)
Gene MorganGene MorganReporter (uncredited)
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorSenator Alfred (uncredited)
Frank OttoFrank OttoFisk (uncredited)
Joe PalmaJoe PalmaHoodlum (uncredited)
Spencer QuinnSpencer Quinn(uncredited)
Tom QuinnTom QuinnSenate Reporter (uncredited)
Jack RiceJack RiceLang (uncredited)
Wyndham StandingWyndham StandingSenator Ashman (uncredited)
Ferris TaylorFerris TaylorSenator Carlisle (uncredited)
Jack RichardsonJack RichardsonSenator Manchester (uncredited)
Walter SoderlingWalter SoderlingSenator Pickett (uncredited)
Victor TravisVictor TravisSenator Grainger (uncredited)
Carl StockdaleCarl StockdaleSenator Burdette (uncredited)
Bob WalkerBob WalkerSenator Holland (uncredited)
Henry RoquemoreHenry RoquemoreSenator (uncredited)
Craig StevensCraig StevensSenate Reporter (uncredited)
Paul StantonPaul StantonFlood a Newsman (uncredited)
Johnny RussellJohnny RussellOtis Hopper (uncredited)
Walter SandeWalter SandeNewspaperman with Pipe (uncredited)
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasHendricks (uncredited)
Harry StrangHarry StrangBodyguard (uncredited)
Harry TenbrookHarry TenbrookBodyguard (uncredited)
Dave WillockDave WillockSenate Guard (uncredited)
Lloyd WhitlockLloyd WhitlockSchultz (uncredited)
John TyrrellJohn Tyrrell(uncredited)
Frederick VroomFrederick VroomPaine's Friend (uncredited)
Charles SullivanCharles SullivanCab Driver (uncredited)
Arthur ThalassoArthur ThalassoDoorman (uncredited)
Laura TreadwellLaura TreadwellMrs. Taylor (uncredited)
Layne Tom Jr.Layne Tom Jr.Boy Ranger (uncredited)
Billy WayneBilly WayneReporter (uncredited)
Max WaizmannMax WaizmannPhotographer (uncredited)
John WardJohn WardPhotographer (uncredited)
Blanche PaysonBlanche PaysonCommitteewoman (uncredited)
Emma TanseyEmma TanseyCommitteewoman (uncredited)
Florence WixFlorence WixCommitteewoman (uncredited)
Jesse GravesJesse GravesBlack Committeeman (uncredited)
Gus GlassmireGus GlassmireAngry Committee Member (uncredited)
Larry SteersLarry SteersCommitteeman (uncredited)
Landers StevensLanders StevensCommitteeman (uncredited)
William WorthingtonWilliam WorthingtonCommitteeman (uncredited)
Edward BibyEdward BibyForeign Diplomat (uncredited)
David WadeDavid Wade(uncredited)
Frank McLureFrank McLureSenator (uncredited)

Creators

Frank CapraFrank CapraDirector
Lewis R. FosterLewis R. FosterStory
Sidney BuchmanSidney BuchmanScreenplay

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Info about Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 19, 1939

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $9,600,000.00

Budget: $1,500,000.00

Genres:Drama, Comedy

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