MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939)

FRANK CAPRA

Classics Drama Politics Inspirational Speechmaking Luke's Lushes Comedy Feel Good The Beck-fast Club Recommended

Cast

JAMES STEWART CLAUDE RAINS JEAN ARTHUR SIDNEY BUCHMAN

Plot

Stewart is superb as the young Wisconsin senator put up to the job, who then exposes the corruption in the Senate and upholds true American values. Popular wish fulfilment served up with such fast talking comic panache that you don't have time to question its cornball idealism. A great film!