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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
Director
Frank Capra
Year
1939
Style
Content Rating
Passed
Stars
James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold
Languages
π¬π§ English
Origin Countries
πΊπΈ United States
Synopsis
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.
Major Awards
Overall
0 wins β 3 nominations
Nominations (3)
Best Picture
Academy Awards, USA (1940)
Best Picture
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1940)
Best Director
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1940)
Best Actor in a Leading Role