Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1Win11NomsDirected by Frank Capra
Synopsis
After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.
Awards
12th Academy Awards· 1940
- Writing (Story)Lewis R. FosterWon
- Actor in a Leading RoleJames Stewart
- Actor in a Supporting RoleHarry Carey
- Actor in a Supporting RoleClaude Rains
- Best PictureColumbia, Frank Capra
- DirectingFrank Capra
- Film EditingAl Clark, Gene Havlick
- Music (Original Score)Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production DesignLionel Banks
- SoundJohn P. Livadary
- Writing (Screenplay)Lewis R. Foster, Sidney Buchman
Details
Cast
James StewartNominated
Jean Arthur
Claude RainsNominated
Edward Arnold
Guy Kibbee
Thomas Mitchell
Eugene Pallette
Beulah Bondi
H.B. Warner
Harry CareyNominated