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Academy Awards (1939)

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Best Story

AFI (1998)

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Top 100

National Film Registry (1989)

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N.Y. Film Critics (1939)

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Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

- James Stewart

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Best Picture of the year

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - James Stewart

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Claude Rains

Achievement in directing - Frank Capra

Achievement in Sound

Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Harry Carey

Achievement in film editing

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Another classic from Hollywood's golden year of 1939. Jimmy Stewart is an idealistic and naive young man selected to fill in for an ailing Senator. Upon his arrival in the Capitol, he is inundated by a multitude of corrupt politicians. He takes a stand for his beliefs and tries to denounce many of those he feels are unfit for their positions, meeting with opposition from all sides. Great cast is highlighted by Stewart in one of his most endearing performances. Quintessential Capra tale sharply adapted from Lewis Foster's story. Outstanding in every regard.