See who they starred with and what they are working on now. Smith goes to washington came out james stewart being the protagonist of that movie, of course. Smith goes to washington clearly stands out, on its own and compared to all the. Classic pits jimmy stewart against government corruption. Stewart s fourth 1939 film saw him work again with capra and jean arthur in the political comedydrama mr. Deeds goes to town, one of frank capras earlier films recently remade in its original form with adam. Jean arthur puts in a sharp performance as smith s streetwise secretary, who helps him. The story concerns jefferson smith played by james stewart, a hokey. The story of one man who believed he could make a difference, and in doing so, stood up to the entire united state government. Full text and audio mp3 and video of movie speech from mr. Ted cruzs oneman show this week was blatantly indebted to its celebrated climax. Smith goes to washington on tcm, a fantastic jimmy stewart and frank capra movie that feels particularly apt. I know that i should have pushed him off the bed, but i didnt. Naive jefferson smith jimmy stewart is sent to washington to serve the remaining term of a senator who has died.
Smith goes to washington shows why we cant have nice. Smith goes to washington when it appears our titular hero played by jimmy stewart is defeated. Jimmy stewart leaves behind a wonderful life with death. Smith goes to washington, in which stewart played an idealist thrown into the political arena. Smith goes to washington starring jimmy stewart, jean arthur, and edward arnold. Oh, if only jimmy stewart had been awarded best actor for his role in. Smith goes to washington, its a wonderful life, rear window, vertigo, the glenn miller story, harvey, and the man who shot liberty valance. The death, coming just a day after the passing of robert. Smith goes to washington senator smith collapses and ends filibuster american r.
Smith goes to washington, its a 1939 drama from frank capra starring stewart as a naive, wholesome junior senator who is elected based on his noble values, only. James stewart, major american motionpicture star who was known for his portrayals of diffident but morally resolute characters. Smith goes to washington 1939 james stewart as senator smith in mr. It garnered critical praise and became the thirdhighestgrossing film of the year.
Smith goes to washington has become synonymous with. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of mr. Jimmy stewart obviously gave an absolutely riveting performance in it. Smith goes to washington film by capra 1939 britannica. Smith goes to washington is capras ode to the power of innocencean idea so potent that presentday audiences may find themselves wishing for a new mr. Smith goes to washington, the awardwinning 1939 classic about an. James stewart has one of his best roles as jefferson smith, an honest but naive smalltown man, who is chosen by the political machine as a. This film has been around for almost 60 years and remains the top washingtonrelated movie. James stewart takes on the powersthatbe in our nations capitol in frank. Smith goes to washington movie cast autographed signed photograph cosigned by. Smith goes to washington, its a wonderful life, rear window, and the philadelphia story on its americas. Smith goes to washington, directed by frank capra, premiered 75 years ago today in constitution hall in washington, d. Smith goes to washington is a 1939 american political comedydrama film directed by frank capra, starring jean arthur and james stewart, and featuring claude rains and edward arnold. Smith goes to washington a movie that portrays politicians as corrupt.
Smith goes to washington you just dont see jimmy stewarts brand of. Smith goes to washington you just dont see jimmy stewarts brand of passion in hollywood anymore. Smith goes to washington was nominated for 11 academy awards, winning for best original story. Frank capras classic comedydrama established james stewart as a lead actor in. Smith goes to washington is a 1939 american political comedydrama film directed by frank capra, starring jean arthur and james stewart, and featuring. It was directed by frank capra and written by sidney buchman, based on lewis r. Smith goes to washington clearly stands out, on its own and compared to all the other capra classics. Smith goes to washington and returns with an uplifting ode to idealism. Smith goes to washington remains one of the quintessential films about american politics to this very day. In fact, the film project by columbia was first announced as mr. Smith goes to washington 1939 destry rides again 1939 the shop around the corner 1940 the mortal storm 1940. Stewart was educated at a local prep school, mercersburg academy, where he was a keen athlete football and track, musician. In fact, the american film institute has placed five of his films vertigo, mr. James stewart as jefferson smith i portreit for mr.
Smith geht nach washington ist ein usamerikanischer spielfilm aus dem jahr 1939. Photo, print, drawing in a scene from the movie, mr. At first, smith is such a hopeless rube that he is an embarrassment. Smith goes to washington, it was suggested that gary copper, the star of mr. In 1942, when a ban on american films was imposed in germanoccupied france, the title theaters chose mr. The actors life and films seem to have become monuments. Smith goes to washington is a 1939 american political comedydrama film, starring james stewart and jean arthur, about a newly appointed united states senator who fights against a corrupt political system.
Some nights, though, he would sneak onto the bed and lie right between gloria and me. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Jimmy stewart instead and the film solidified stewarts movie career. Capra selected jimmy stewart instead and the film solidified stewarts movie career, garnering him.
Smith goes to washington frank capra, james stewart. Take her, shes mine 1963 frank james stewart says hes mistaken for a movie star ever since mr. Quick synopsis when idealistic junior senator jefferson smith james stewart arrives in washington, d. Smith goes to washington script transcript from the. John oliver calls jimmy stewart a bad actor in segment. Stewart was honored with many awards and nominations for acting during his career in motion pictures, television, and on stage, spanning over 60 years. Fosters unpublished story the gentleman from montana it was controversial when first released, but was also successful at the box office, and made stewart a major movie star. Frank capra and james stewart sign a black and white publicity photograph from their movie mr. With james stewart, jean arthur, claude rains, edward arnold. Columbia pictures it turns out that senator paine, a presidential hopeful, is. James stewart, who became a great star by playing the american everyman, and then refined his craft with a series of darker and more troubling roles, died wednesday of cardiac arrest, at home in beverly hills he was 89, and had been in failing health, especially since the death in 1994 of his wife gloria. Smith goes to washington was written by sidney buchman, based on lewis r. Capra selected jimmy stewart instead and the film solidified stewarts movie career, garnering him his first academy award nomination. Smith goes to washington 1939 for their last movie before the ban went into effect.
Smith goes to washington 1939 james stewart youtube. Senator jefferson smith james stewart finally attacks the political. The truth is that its just really hard for me to get to sleep without a dog in my bedroom. But a visit to the lincoln memorial reminds him of what he hopes to accomplish, and he returns to the senate to promote his dream, a national camp for boys. Ive sort of gotten into the habit of looking for the vulnerable guy, the guy who makes mistakes, the guy who cant figure things out all the time but keeps at it.
Oct 06, 2012 in washington, after a humiliating introduction to the press corps, smith threatens to resign, but paine encourages him to stay and work on a bill for a national boys camp. Smith goes to washington has become synonymous with the. But, with its timeless american values and skeptical look at political corruption in our nations capital, just about everyone can relate to this movie. The result was such films as all the kings men 1949, born yesterday 1950, from here to. Stewarts fourth 1939 film saw him work again with capra and jean arthur in the political comedydrama mr. On 2292016 will be the 75th anniversary of the oscar night in which jimmy was up for best actor for mr. Believe it or not, this film nearly didnt get made for precisely that reason.
These include an academy award for best actor for the philadelphia story in 1941. Smith goes to washington was controversial when it was released, but also successful at the box office, and made stewart a major movie star. The movies climactic scene comes right at the end, when smith now being framed by his colleague stages a oneman filibuster to block an. Five stars for the movie, unfortunately three for the bluray transfer quality. Smith goes to washington script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the frank capra movie with jimmy stewart. In a way, this capital city and james stewart will forever be linked.
Frank capra and james stewart were nearly unsurpassed at the task of taking the kind of story that is optimistic but that borders on being trite, and making it into a satisfying, worthwhile movie. Stewart goes to washington by john meroney friday, july 4, 1997. Jimmy stewart reads a touching poem about his dog beau on johnny carsons tonight show. List of awards and nominations received by james stewart. Smith goes to washington senator smith continues filibuster. Smith goes to washington, maybe the only political movie americans have ever truly loved. Smith goes to washington, the awardwinning 1939 classic about an idealistic, small town american senator who heads to washington d.
Smith unwelcome in 1939 washington by crosby day the sunday oklahoman tv this week, august 31, 1997 one of the bestremembered political films of the 1930s is frank capras mr. Smith goes to washington directed by frank capra, photo by irving lippman james stewart in a publicity shot for idontknowwhat maybe mr smith goes to washington. Movie actor jimmy stewart poses in an undated photo. James maitland stewart was born on may 20, 1908 in indiana, pennsylvania, to elizabeth ruth johnson and alexander maitland stewart, who owned a hardware store. Smith goes to washington senator smith begins filibuster in debate with senator paine. He was of scottish, ulsterscots, and some english, descent. Smith went to hollywood james stewart made more than 80 films, ranging from frothy comedies to westerns and dramas of suspense.
The movie itself turned 75 at the end of this last year. Smith goes to washington, jimmy stewart examines numerous lettes from baskets as well as those littered on the floor of the senate, as claude raines left and others look on. Smith goes to washington 1939 is producerdirector frank capras classic comedydrama, and considered by many to be his greatest achievement in film and reminiscent of his earlier film, mr. Smith goes to washington movie cast related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and. This is the first time that ive ever seen this movie from start to end,and i wish i were older than 45 now,because i wish that i could have attended mr smith goes to washington on its premiere day or night. Oct 12, 2008 mr smith goes to washington lost causesclimax scene. Jimmy stewart reads a touching poem about his dog beau on johnny carsons tonight show duration.