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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ English

Origin Countries

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.

ScoresBronzeMetascore: 73

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