Review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) by Lucas Q — 08 May 2008
Capra's best work and very riveting as well, centers around naïve Smith, played to perfection by James Stewart. It is filled with Capra?s wonderful group of character and supporting actors including the great Jean Arthur, the wonderful Thomas Mitchell, Harry Carey, and the supreme supporting actor Claude Rains.
Together these actors head the colorful cast that fill the Senate chamber. The film always arouses my patriotism as Capra gives us his wonderful version of America that I so wish was true. Capra was a genius and each of his films exemplifies his love for his art.
Few speeches can match the fervor that Smith?s final speech arouses with that final gasp. If only, Gone With the Wind hadn?t have been released, but then the competition would have stilled included The Wizard of Oz, as well as Stagecoach.
Amazing.
This review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) was written by Lucas Q on 08 May 2008.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has generally received very positive reviews.
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