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mr smith goes to washington | Year: 1939 Classification: Drama Directed: - Frank Capra Actors/Actresses: - James Stewart - Jean Arthur Great Performances All Around I first watched this movie my senior year of high school (our government teacher showed it in order to explain what a filibuster is!). Last night I watched it again for the first time in eight years, with my younger brother who is a James Stewart fan. I realized then what a well-made movie MR. SMITH is! Stewart gives a magnificent performance, not least in that memorable filibuster scene, in which he talks himself hoarse (you can actually FEEL his exhaustion!). The character Stewart presents, Jefferson Smith, is an unsophistocated man who nevertheless fiercely believes in the ideals of America: powerful feelings burn beneath his naive facade. The rest of the actors are perfect in their roles, from Claude Rains' flawed idealist to Jean Arthur's tough yet good-hearted secretary who is eventually won over to Smith's way of thinking. The great acting performances and superb direction make MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON a fine film, as well as a tribute to the values -- freedom, tolerance, courage -- that make America great. Passion, patriotism and persistence In my opinion "Mr Smith goes to Washington" is one of Frank Capra'a greatest directing efforts. Staring James Stewart and Jean Arthur it reminds me strongly of "Mr Deeds goes to Town" another one of Capra's films, made three years prior in 1936. One of the main reasons may be that Jean Arthur seems to play the same character in both movies, with different names of course. While Deeds was a fine film I think of it as a dry run for Smith. Much of the best parts of the pri t Bob characters... she must deign herself to be kissed by all the men for only one dollar. Peter Ustinov is speaking three languages if you really notice- French, German and the bits of English he speaks to Lola during the jumping scene. The use of English, which even Lola uses now and then, is meant to cater to Film-drama Buy Mr Smith Goes To Washington at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Mr Smith Goes To Washington Search with the Priority Search Engine on Mr Smith Goes To Washington This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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