The governor of an unnamed state, Hubert “Happy” Hopper has
to pick a replacement for deceased U.S. Senator Sam Foley
. Pulling Hopper's strings is the crooked political “boss” of the state, Jim Taylor. Based on a coin toss, Hopper picks Jefferson Smith, the head of the Boy Rangers, to head to the US Senate.
How does the governor decide who he will appoint as senator Mr Smith Goes to Washington?
The governor would
get votes
. The kids in the state love Smith, so the parents will decide to vote for the Smith and his accomplices more.
Who appoints the new senator and why Mr Smith Goes to Washington?
Smith Goes To Washington (1939), Frank Capra's masterpiece about a naive young senator (James Stewart) who uncovers political corruption. … After bad press and a hazing by reporters, appointed
senator Jeff
(James Stewart) visits mentor Paine (Claude Rains), who offers advice and his daughter (Astrid Allwyn),…
How does Mr Smith get picked by the governor?
Taylor made him Governor
by buying up the newspapers to say good things about him and taking out the opposition
. Taylor can take back his support of the Governor if the Governor displeases him. Why did the Governor not want a “strong” senator?
Who appoints Mr Smith to the Senate?
Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed on a lark by
the spineless governor of his state
. He is reunited with the state's senior senator–presidential hopeful and childhood hero, Senator Joseph Paine.
Why is the governor and his group of supporters worried about who will take Senator Foley's place?
Why is the governor and his group of supporters worried about who will take Senator Foley's place?
Because they need a “yes” man so they can get their shady legislation passed
. You just studied 26 terms!
How does Clarissa Saunders help Mr Smith?
With the help of his secretary, Clarissa Saunders (Jean Arthur), who was the aide to Smith's predecessor and had been around Washington and politics for years, Smith comes up with a
bill to authorize a federal government loan to buy some land in his home state for a national boys' camp
, to be paid back by youngsters …
What does Governor Hopper need to do after Senator Foley dies?
When senator Sam Foley dies, how is his Senate seat replaced?
The governor is to appoint someone new
. Why is the governor and his group of supporters worried about who will take Senator Foley's place? Because they need a “yes” man (patsy) so they can get their shady legislation passed.
Was Mr Smith Goes to Washington filmed in the Senate?
It Wasn't Washington:
All the background film was shot in Washington
and rear-projected on a Hollywood set, where the film was actually made. The scenes in the Senate were filmed on a stage that was meticulously reproduced. Film's Background: Director Rouben Mamoulian bought the story from Lewis R. Foster for $1,500.
Who is Jim Taylor in Mr Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) –
Edward Arnold
as Jim Taylor – IMDb.
What are the only causes worth fighting for Mr Smith Goes to Washington?
He said
once they
were the only causes worth fighting for. And he fought for them once, for the only reason any man ever fights for them. Because of just one, plain, simple rule: “Love thy neighbor.”
What branch of government is Mr Smith a part of?
James Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), directed by Frank Capra. The story concerns Jefferson Smith (played by James Stewart), a hokey, idealistic youth leader who is appointed to
the U.S. Senate
by his state's political authorities on the assumption that he will be a pliable stooge.
Who is Diz Moore in Mr Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) –
Thomas Mitchell
as Diz Moore – IMDb.
Why did Frank Capra make Mr Smith Goes to Washington?
Smith
for failing to engage with the complex practicalities of governance
. But Capra never wanted to inform his audience; he wanted to inspire them.
Why do Taylor and Paine want Horace Miller to be the next senator?
Jim Taylor wants Horace Miller to
take Foley's place because he thinks that Horace Miller will always listen to him and follow the directions given to him
. What is Sen. Paine's view on the appointment of a new Senator?
What Bill did Mr Smith wish to introduce?
Smith want to introduce to the Senate?
A bill to create a National Boys Camp
. Why are there only 96 Senators? (Instead of 100, like today.) Because, unlike today, there were only 48 States.
What does Senator Paine admit at the end of the film?
At the end, why does Senator Paine confess? Contrast Mr. Smith's view
of democracy
at the beginning of the movie with the reality of democracy toward the end.
What is the theme of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
The theme of the film is true today:
Washington is corrupt
. Some people in both major parties care more about re-election than the needs of the country. Mr. Smith, appointed as a temporary senator for two months, was honest.
Who is Miss Saunders in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Smith Goes to Washington (1939) –
Jean Arthur
as Saunders – IMDb.
Who is the villain in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Type of Villain
Senator Joseph Harrison Paine
is the secondary antagonist of the 1939 Frank Capra film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. He was a crusading reformer like Smith's father, who eventually got forced to work with Jim Taylor and his machine.
Who is governor hopper in Mr Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) –
Guy Kibbee
as Governor Hopper – IMDb.
Who dies in the beginning of the movie Mr Smith Goes to Washington?
Smith Goes To Washington – (Movie Clip)
Senator Foley
Dead. Director Frank Capra's opening salvo, news that the sitting senator has died, relayed through Senator Paine (Claude Raines), Governor Hopper (Guy Kibbee), his boss Jim Taylor (Edward Arnold), whose aide Chick (Eugene Pallette) stands by, in Mr.
What does Mr Smith want to build?
Smith? that is where he wants to build
his Boys Camp
.
Why does Paine not want Smith in the Senate when the deficiency bill concerning Willet Creek is discussed?
Why does Paine not want Smith in the Senate when the deficiency bill (concerinh the Willet Creek) is discussed?
They will be discussinh the dam beinh built at Willet Creek. Smith would get supicious
. What buisness does Taylor own in Smith's state?
Is Mr Smith Goes to Washington realistic?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was
based on an unpublished short story by Lewis
R. … Columbia pictures went to great lengths to physically recreate the nation's capital on Hollywood sound stages, but the real verismo was the film's story (in spirit, if not in actual procedural accuracy).
How long was the filibuster in Mr Smith Goes to Washington?
From a back-row desk on the Democratic side of a crowded Senate Chamber, the idealistic freshman member labored into the 24th hour of a one-man filibuster.
Who was the other senator representing Mr Smith's state?
Senator Joseph Paine – the other Senator from Mr. Smith's state. Serves as a mentor to Mr. Smith, but he is secretly crooked and generally controlled by corrupt political forces.
Was there a remake of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Smith Goes to Washington is a movie starring Mel Gibson as Mr. Smith directed by Mel Gibson and Homer Simpson. … It is a
remake of the original Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
, which starred Jimmy Stewart.
What happened to Smith's father?
Smith's father died?
He is shot
. Was killed while helping a miner.
What was Mr Smith complaining about?
Answer: Mr. Smith was complaining about
the public services that they don't do their work properly and at time
.
What is the difference between Mr Brown and Mr Smith?
Reverend Smith is strict and uncompromising
, the opposite of Mr. Brown who was kind, compassionate, and accommodating. Reverend Smith is a stereotypical fire-and-brimstone preacher: “He [sees] things as black and white. … Brown's preceding compassion toward the Igbo people and his understanding of their beliefs.
Why does Smith punch the reporters?
Why did Senator Smith go around punching reporters in the mouth? The
reporters were printing lies and making Smith look like a fool
. Smith was angry because the press was printing false information about his relationship with Ms. Saunders.
What is it called when a senator can have the floor of the Senate to make a speech for as long as he she wants as long as he she remains standing and speaking?
The Senate has long operated under the principle of “unlimited debate,” in which all members may speak for as long as they wish on the matter under consideration. To expedite business, the leadership may request unanimous consent to establish a time limit on debate for a specific legislative measure.
