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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

Frank Capra

1939·Passed·United StatesUnited 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

United KingdomEnglish

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