---
title: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-smith-goes-to-washington-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 3083
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-smith-goes-to-washington-1939

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An idealistic and naive man appointed to the United States Senate battles political corruption."

### Why Watch
- Features a classic story about political corruption
- Combines comedy and drama elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains dated cinematic elements from 1939
- Focuses heavily on political themes which may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of political corruption, comedy, drama, and heartbreak.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, romance, heartbreak

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Frank Capra
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Stewart** as *Jefferson Smith*
- **Jean Arthur** as *Clarissa Saunders*
- **Claude Rains** as *Joseph Paine*
- **Edward Arnold** as *Jim Taylor*
- **Guy Kibbee** as *Governor Hopper*
- **Thomas Mitchell** as *Diz Moore*
- **Eugene Pallette** as *Chick McGann*
- **Beulah Bondi** as *Ma Smith*
- **H.B. Warner** as *Senate Majority Leader*
- **Harry Carey** as *President of the Senate*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Mr. Smith Goes to Washington released?
The film was released in the United States on October 19, 1939.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film encompasses comedy and drama.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and ten minutes.

### Q: Who is appointed as the new senator?
The idealistic and naive Jefferson Smith is appointed as the new senator.

### Q: What does Jefferson Smith encounter in Washington?
He finds himself battling political corruption.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mr. Smith Goes to Washington — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/3083)

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