Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
(1939) Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America! | Released
Ratings
73%
7.9
8.2
94%
Financials
Revenue: $9,600,000
Budget: $1,500,000
Profit: + $8,100,000
Movie Details
Tag Line: Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!
Status: Released
Average Rating: 8
Release Date: Oct 19, 1939
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Run Time: 2h 09m
Original Language: English
Website: -
Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Columbia Pictures
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Synopsis
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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Directing | Director |
Frank Capra
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| Assistant Director |
Arthur S. Black Jr.
|
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| Sound | Original Music Composer |
Dimitri Tiomkin
|
| Music Director |
Morris Stoloff
|
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Joseph Walker
|
| Editing | Editor |
Gene Havlick
Al Clark
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| Writing | Story |
Lewis R. Foster
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| Screenplay |
Sidney Buchman
|
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| Art | Art Direction |
Lionel Banks
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| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Robert Kalloch
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| Visual Effects | Visual Effects |
Slavko Vorkapich
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| Department | Role | Name |