Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a 1939 movie directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart & Jean Arthur.

It tells the story a down-to-earth, idealistic young man Jefferson Smith who is appointed to the Senate by the governor of his state.

The themes of the film are high ideals, patriotism, having the courage to fight for what's right and the little guy making good against impossible odds. Themes which are common in Capra's other films such as Meet John Doe and the perennial Christmas favorite It's a Wonderful Life

As of April 21, 2008, it is ranked #102 in the IMDb top 250 list.[1]

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