Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

When an innocent boy scout is elected into the senate to fill a vacancy, things become heated. Smith dreams of  building a boys' campsite, and even proposes it to the senate, but he soon becomes aware that because Mr. Taylor has mischievous plans of building a dam in the same location that it is likely to not happen. Learning about his plans of building a dam Smith attempts to expose them, but Taylor and Paine counter Smith, and attempt to ruin his reputation. Ready to leave, Smith is persuaded by Saunders to stay and fight which result in an twenty-four hour filibuster. Finally, Smith is victorious and his name and reputation is renewed, and new love is found with Saunders.

                                                             Pictured here is Mr.Smith and Clarissa Saunders 

 This movie takes place at a time when racism and sexism where not thought of and were seen as acceptable and normal. While viewing this movie one can notice that the bag carries, butlers,  who were serving the white folks, were all African Americans. Another thing, that one can notice is that the women are mistreated, often referred to as kid even if the same age, and told that they are doing pretty well for a woman.

                                                                Mr. Smith viewing the Lincoln Memorial

  

 Mr. Smith is played by the infamous James Stewart, who plays the impressionable new senate. Jean Arthur plays  the new love of Mr. Smith, Clarissa Saunders. Edward Arnold play the evil Mr. Taylor who attempts to trash Mr. Smith's reputation and political supporters. Claude Rains plays Senator  Paine the henchmen slash helper of Mr. Taylor, who Mr. Smith would never expect to sort of go against him, because of the previous relationship the two of them shared through Mr. Smith's father.