Strong dialogue and performances with good direction drive Mr. Smith. The screenplay needs some tightening up. But this holds up pretty well nearly 70 years after it was released.
This review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) was written by Paul P on 29 Sep 2008.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has generally received very positive reviews.
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