Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Taste attributes: comedydramapoliticalfresh & originallightlinearglossycomplex relationshipdeep rivalry
"Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!"
Boxlist takeAn inventive comedy-drama, balanced on most other counts. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Balanced setting / scale, just how this profile likes it
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- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
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.
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1939
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
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