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FILMS OF FRANK CAPRA
a short exploration of the films of Capra from 1926 to 1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
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.
- Year:
- 1939
- Runtime:
- 129 minutes
- Language:
- English
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Screenwriter:
- Sidney Buchman
- Cast:
- James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Editor:
- Gene Havlick, Al Clark
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin


This page is to obtain access to the Sands Films Cinema Club presentation ONLINE
To attend in person, please CLICK HERE
*
FILMS OF FRANK CAPRA
a short exploration of the films of Capra from 1926 to 1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
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.
- Year:
- 1939
- Runtime:
- 129 minutes
- Language:
- English
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Screenwriter:
- Sidney Buchman
- Cast:
- James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Editor:
- Gene Havlick, Al Clark
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin