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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
Frank Capra
1939·Passed·
United States
Award tierBronze
Metascore
A naive youth leader is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans promptly collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington, but he tries to forge ahead despite attacks on his character.
Cast
James Stewart·Jean Arthur·Claude Rains·Edward Arnold
Producers
Frank Capra
Languages
Major Awards
0 wins · 4 nominations
Nominations (4)
Best Picture
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1939)
Best Film
Academy Awards, USA (1940)
Best Picture
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1940)
Best Director
Frank Capra
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1940)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
James Stewart