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Upon the death of his state's junior senator, Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) is appointed to serve alongside Joseph Paine, a Washington D.C. legend who leads a corrupt political machine. Placing a lieutenant, Saunders (Jean Arthur), as Jeff's watchful secretary, Paine hopes to gain quick approval for an unnecessary -- but profitable -- dam by keeping Smith focused on a bill to build a boys' camp.
Critics reviews. Frank Capra’s classic comedy-drama established James Stewart as a lead actor in one of his finest (and most archetypal) roles. A naive man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the US Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn’t back down.
Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys’ camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss. Remove Ads.
Título original: Mr. Smith Goes To Washington; Año: 1939 ; País: EE.UU. ... Para sustituir al senador fallecido, se elige a toda prisa al inexperto Jefferson Smith (James Stewart), que presenta un proyecto de un campamento para niños, a construir en el terreno que ocupará la presa.
6 de mar. de 2010 · El triunfo del sencillo Mr. Smith era una victoria que todos acabarían asimilando más fácilmente como propia. Y cómo no, la primera parte de Caballero Sin Espada no deja de ser la típica comedia populista en la línea de El Sentido de Vivir siguiendo la clásica idea de «sencillo chico de pueblo va a la ciudad».
31 de dic. de 2014 · Mr Smith Goes To Washington. The story of one man who believed he could make a difference, and in doing so, stood up to the entire United State government. A great story about how the American rule of law works and how one man can bring change the course of human events.
The movie starring James Stewart, Jean Arthur and Claude Rains was shot at more than 2 locations, including Union Station in Washington, United States. All the filming locations of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington are listed below. Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the ...
