Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
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.
Released: Oct 19, 1939
Runtime: 129 minutes
Stars: James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell
Crew: Frank Capra (Director), Sidney Buchman (Screenplay), Joseph Walker (Director of Photography), Gene Havlick (Editor), Lewis R. Foster (Story), Dimitri Tiomkin (Original Music Composer)