Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1939
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What is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a film first released in 1939.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1939
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 19, 1939
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
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Overview
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a film first released in 1939. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An idealistic and naive man appointed to the United States Senate battles political corruption.”
- Features a classic story about political corruption
- Combines comedy and drama elements
- Contains dated cinematic elements from 1939
- Focuses heavily on political themes which may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic dramatic films about political corruption.
The film contains themes of political corruption, comedy, drama, and heartbreak.
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When was Mr. Smith Goes to Washington released?
The film was released in the United States on October 19, 1939.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film encompasses comedy and drama.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and ten minutes.
Who is appointed as the new senator?
The idealistic and naive Jefferson Smith is appointed as the new senator.
What does Jefferson Smith encounter in Washington?
He finds himself battling political corruption.