1939 political comedy-drama about one man's effect on American politics. Written by Sidney Buchman and Lewis R. Foster, it won...
1939 political comedy-drama about one man's effect on American politics. Written by Sidney Buchman and Lewis R. Foster, it won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Original Story (Foster). Starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur.
When the idealistic young Jefferson Smith (Stewart) winds up appointed to the United States Senate, he gains the mentorship of Senator Joseph Paine (Claude Rains). However, Paine isn't as noble as his reputation would indicate, and he becomes involved in a scheme to discredit Smith, who wants to build a boys' campsite where a more lucrative project could go. Determined to stand up against Paine and his corrupt peers, Smith takes his case to the Senate floor.
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- Award winner
- Winner of Best Original Story (Lewis R. Foster), 1940 Academy Awards.
- Rating
- G,
- Runtime
- 129
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- USA