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Mr Smith Goes to Washington

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Classic political comedy drama, starring James Stewart
A naive young senator heads for Washington unaware he's been handpicked to protect the political and commercial interests of the governor and a local media magnate.
Director Frank Capra (1939)

Contributors

Unknown:
James Stewart
Director:
Frank Capra
Jefferson Smith:
James Stewart
Saunders:
Jean Arthur
Senator Joseph Paine:
Claude Rains
Jim Taylor:
Edward Arnold
Governor Hopper:
Guy Kibbee
Source: Radio Times

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