Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: Quick Facts

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James Stewart as Jefferson Smith stands at a desk in a grand legislative chamber, holding papers and speaking passionately in a scene from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

James Stewart holding a booklet labeled Washington while seated at a desk, with Jean Arthur leaning in beside him, in a scene from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

James Stewart as Jefferson Smith stands in the Senate chamber surrounded by piles of letters and baskets of mail, addressing a group of seated men in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

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