About
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.
Cast
James Stewart
Jefferson Smith
Jean Arthur
Clarissa Saunders
Claude Rains
Joseph Paine
Edward Arnold
Jim Taylor
Guy Kibbee
Governor Hopper
Thomas Mitchell
Diz Moore
Eugene Pallette
Chick McGann
Beulah Bondi
Ma Smith
H.B. Warner
Senate Majority Leader
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Lists
#147 on IMDb top 250 IMDb
#653 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
Awards
Oscar for Best Writing, Original Story Lewis R. Foster
Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Claude Rains
Oscar nomination for Best Director Frank Capra
Oscar nomination for Best Writing, Screenplay Sidney Buchman