Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

“Quintessential Capra served up with fast-talking comic panache.” – Nigel Floyd, Time Out

Anyone who equates “Capraesque” with “naively idealistic” will be surprised by the clear-eyed vision of this political comedy about a country rube turned US senator (James Stewart) who singlehandedly faces down a corrupt political machine. After a pre-release screening in Washington, it was condemned as being anti-American and pro-Communist. Guided by director Frank Capra’s sure hand, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was nominated for 11 Oscars. Stewart’s performance — particularly his celebrated filibuster scene — made him a star.

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This film screening is made possible by a generous donation from the Harry & Mary Perrin Fund of the Coral Gables Community Foundation and hosted by Don & Jeannett Slesnick.

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