Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

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Theatrical Release Date:

09/18/1939

DVD Release Date:

02/22/2000

Run Time:

129min.

Starring:

James Stewart , Jean Arthur , Claude Rains , Edward Arnold , Thomas Mitchell

Director(s):

Frank Capra

Distributor(s):

Columbia Pictures

MPAA Rating:

Not Rated

Genre(s):

Foreign

Plot: Frank Capra's classic comedy-drama established James Stewart as a lead actor in one of his finest (and most archetypal) roles. The film opens as a succession of reporters shout into telephones announcing the death of Senator Samuel Foley. Read More

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