| Title | : | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Release | : | 1939 |
| Rating | : | 8.2 |
| Language | : | English |
| Runtime | : | 129 |
| Genre | : | Comedy,Drama |
Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed on a lark by the spineless governor of his state. He is reunited with the state's senior senator--presidential hopeful and childhood hero, Senator Joseph Paine. In Washington, however, Smith discovers many of the shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss, Jim Taylor. Taylor first tries to corrupt Smith and then later attempts to destroy Smith through a scandal.
Sidney Buchman (screen play), Lewis R. Foster (story)
