Review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) by Kevin R — 06 Dec 2014
The only causes worth fighting for are the lost ones.
Jefferson Smith is a noble and simple man who believes in the American ideals. A friend of his deceased father believes in him being a straight and narrow fellow that can be appointed to the senate and used as a puppet. Once Jefferson arrives in the office and news breaks he will add little to the government, he sets out to make a difference. He quickly finds himself in hot water when he discovers the misdeeds of members in the senate and they quickly move to get him booted from his position. Mr. Smith will not go down without a fight.
"You're not a senator, you're an honorary stooge!".
Frank Capra, director of It's a Wonderful Life, It Happened One Night, Arsenic and Old Lace, Riding High, State of the Union, Meet John Doe, and American Madness, delivers Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The storyline for this picture is very clever and well delivered. The concept is interesting and the acting is outstanding. The cast includes James Stewart, Claude Rains, Jean Arthur, Edward Arnold, Thomas Mitchell, and Harry Carey.
"Chase an ambulance!".
I found this on Netflix and had to watch it. This is one of my favorite Stewart performances. He played this role so crisp and professionally and displayed Smith's slow breakdown throughout the movie perfectly. This is a very well told story and definitely a classic (and displayed where they stole the Distinguished Gentleman concept). I surely recommend seeing this movie.
"Stop having kittens.".
Grade: A.
This review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) was written by Kevin R on 06 Dec 2014.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has generally received very positive reviews.
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