Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a 1939 American political comedy-drama film directed by Frank Capra, starring Jean Arthur and James Stewart, and featuring Claude Rains and Edward Arnold. The film is about a naive, newly appointed United States senator who fights against government corruption, and was written by Sidney Buchman, based on Lewis R. Foster's unpublished story "The Gentleman from Montan
"My Dad had the right idea. He had it all worked out. He used to say to me, "Son, dont miss the wonders that surround you; because, every tree, every rock, every ant hill, every star is filled with the wonders of nature." And, he used to say to me, "Have you ever noticed how grateful you are to see daylight again after coming through a long, dark tunnel?" Well, hed say, "Always try to see life around you, as if youd just come out a tunnel."
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"I was hoping youd be spared all this. I was hoping that youd see the sights, absorb a lot of history, and go back to your boys. Now youve been living in a boys world, Jeff, and for heavens sakes, stay there! This is a mans world. Its a brutal world Jeff, and youve no place in it. Youll only get hurt. Now take my advice. Forget Taylor and what he said. Forget you ever heard of the Willet Creek Dam...I know its tough to run head-on into facts but, well as I said, this is a mans world Jeff, and youve got to check your ideals outside the door, like you do your rubbers. I know how you feel, Jeff. Thirty years ago - I had those ideals, too. I was you. I had to make the decision you were asked to make today. And I compromised - yes! So that all these years I could stay in that Senate - and serve the people in a thousand honest ways! Youve got to face facts, Jeff. Ive served our state well, havent I? We have the lowest unemployment and the highest federal grants. But, well, Ive had to compromise, had to play ball. You cant count on people voting, half the time they dont vote, anyway. Thats how states and empires have been built since time began. Dont you understand? Well, Jeff, you can take my word for it, thats how things are. Now Ive told you all this because - well, Ive grown very fond of you - about like a son - in fact, and I dont want to see you get hurt. Now, when that deficiency bill comes up in the Senate tomorrow, you stay away from it. Dont say a word. Great powers are behind it, and theyll destroy you before you can even get started. For your own sake, Jeff, and for the sake of my friendship with your father, please, dont say a word."
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Stirring - In the seeing! Precious - In the remembering!"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Capras Greatest Hit --- The Screen At Its Most Inspired!"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Entertainment As Powerful As the Strength of the People! As Great As the Genius of Capra!"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak ... created out of the very heart and soil of America ... by a great director and cast!"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Jean Arthur - Clarissa Saunders"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"James Stewart - Jefferson Smith"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Claude Rains - Sen. Joseph Harrison Paine"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Eugene Pallette - Chick McGann"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Grant Mitchell - Sen. MacPherson (Privileges and Elections Committee)"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Guy Kibbee - Gov. Hubert Happy Hopper"
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
