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| ACTORS: | Jean Arthur, James Stewart |
| CATEGORY: | Video |
| DIRECTOR: | Frank Capra |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 19 October, 1939 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Columbia/Tristar Studios |
| MPAA RATING: | NR (Not Rated) |
| FEATURES: | Black & White, NTSC, Special Edition |
| TYPE: | Feature Film-drama |
| MEDIA: | VHS Tape |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 043396898738 |
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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.
Jimmy Stewart for Governor!
When Jack Warner heard that Reagan was running for Gov. He said, "No, Jimmy Stewart for governor; Ronald Reagan for best friend." Jimmy Stewart of course was a class A actor who made it to the class A movies. This is his second time working with Frank Capra.
I make a point to watch this movie every 4th of July. It brings out both cynic and the romantic in me. With strong acting, it makes it a us versus them situation. You find yourself rooting for Jefferson. The final part is worth every nickel. No, it wasn't good acting that made that hoarse voice, Jimmy went to a doctor who put some mercury in his throat!
Not a whole lot of extra features. Its a shame that Jimmy Stewart couldn't have lived a few more years to give a audio commentary. Nethertheless, Frank Capra Jr, gives some insights.
Watch for "It's A Wonderful Life" character: Mr. Gower as the Maj. Leader, Uncle Billy as a reporter, and Ma Baily as Ma Jefferson! Claude Rains play the perfect noble villian, an idealist who lost his ideas. Did you know that this film infuriated Congress and the Press, and that companies tried to buy the rights to destroy this classic? Find out why and watch it.
An All-American Film
This movie is perfect for July 4th..in fact, I watched this movie for the first time on this day! If you want to see how a bill is passed, what the Senate consist of in the government, how people in politics are after, great monuments like the Capitol and Lincoln, and a great storyline, this is the movie for you.
Jimmy Stewart played Jeff Smith, a Boy Scout ranger who loves America, was picked as a Senator. His honesty and rookie nature made him a ruse for the experienced Senators who are out to get him and throw him out of office with their lies. Meanwhile, he did find a friend who went with him all the way...his secretary, Clarissa (who falls in love with him). You will have to find out the rest of the movie what happens when people found out that Smith was telling the truth all along, and the bad guys.
This is a great movie!! Go watch it!