MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

The white-haired actor with the glasses is Claude Raines. Casablanca, the Invisible Man and many other movies.

Jean Arthur underrated, she was so good in this film

From wikipedia... there was an ending filmed but not used: The ending of the film was apparently changed at some point, as the original program describes Stewart and Arthur returning to Smith's hometown, where they are met by a big parade, with the implication that they are married and starting a family. In addition, the Taylor political machine is shown being crushed; Smith, riding a motorcycle, visits Senator Paine and forgives him; and a visit to Smith's mother is included. Some of this footage can be seen in the film's trailer.

How many noticed the five actors that were in, " It's a Wonderful Life", that were also in, " Mr Smith Goes To Washington"?

Regarding “Stop having kittens…” The modern expression “Don’t have a cow” is actually an absurd twist on the older expression “Don’t have kittens.”

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is one of my favourite films, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Smith's idealism and honesty are incredibly moving and inspirational - I was close to tears when I first watched this back in 1990 or 1991.

The president of the senate, the old man on his side, was silent movie era actor Harry Caray senior. He played the good guy for many years in Hollywood’s early westerns. He was a mentor to another young up and coming actor of this time John Wayne.

This was the main theme of most Frank Capra films that the little guy does battle with the powerful, greedy, and corrupt.

32:21 “he’s going to H-E-Double Hockey Stick” …HAHAHA !!!

Sen. Paine is played by the great Claude Raines who also played Louis (Captain Renault) in Casablanca as well as the title role in The Invisible Man (although you only see his face at the very end).