Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 馃煝 20/100
Total warning time: 30s
Sex/Nudity: 馃煝 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 馃煝 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 馃煝 10/100 (30s)
- 馃煝 10/100 [01:15:00 - 01:15:30] A brief scuffle between characters.
Strong Language: 馃煝 10/100 (0s)
- 馃煝 10/100 [00:45:20] Mild language such as 'heck' or 'darn'.
Details for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington FAQ
Q: Who stars in the movie 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' (1939)?
A: The movie stars James Stewart as Jefferson Smith, Jean Arthur as Saunders, Claude Rains as Senator Joseph Paine, and Edward Arnold as Jim Taylor.
A: The movie stars James Stewart as Jefferson Smith, Jean Arthur as Saunders, Claude Rains as Senator Joseph Paine, and Edward Arnold as Jim Taylor.
Q: What is the plot of 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'?
A: The film follows Jefferson Smith, a naive and idealistic young man appointed to the U.S. Senate, who uncovers corruption in his state's political machine and fights to expose it despite overwhelming opposition.
A: The film follows Jefferson Smith, a naive and idealistic young man appointed to the U.S. Senate, who uncovers corruption in his state's political machine and fights to expose it despite overwhelming opposition.
Q: Who directed 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'?
A: The movie was directed by Frank Capra, known for his work on other classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.'
A: The movie was directed by Frank Capra, known for his work on other classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.'
Q: What is the significance of the filibuster scene in 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'?
A: The filibuster scene is a pivotal moment where Jefferson Smith speaks for hours on the Senate floor to delay a corrupt bill, showcasing his determination and idealism in the face of political corruption.
A: The filibuster scene is a pivotal moment where Jefferson Smith speaks for hours on the Senate floor to delay a corrupt bill, showcasing his determination and idealism in the face of political corruption.
Q: Was 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' well-received when it was released?
A: Yes, the film was both a critical and commercial success, earning 11 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and winning for Best Original Story. It has since become a classic political drama.
A: Yes, the film was both a critical and commercial success, earning 11 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and winning for Best Original Story. It has since become a classic political drama.
