Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
2h 9min
Show DNANarrative Structure:Linear
Costume and Set Design:Period-specific
Character Archetypes:The Idealist
Cinematic Techniques:Cross-cutting
Place:United States
Dialog Style:Sarcastic
Place:Small town America
Time/Period:1930s
Place:Washington D.C.
Mood/Attitudes:Emotional
Cinematic Techniques:Low-angle shots
Narrative Structure:Character-driven
Mood/Attitudes:Humorous
Key Objects/Props:The newspaper
Mood/Attitudes:Satirical
Costume and Set Design:Symbolic costumes
Score and Sound Design:Sound effects to emphasize drama
Character Archetypes:The Mentor
Key Objects/Props:The Constitution
Pacing:Fast-paced
Mood/Attitudes:Idealistic
Target Audience:Adults
Visual Style:Black and White
Mood/Attitudes:Inspirational
Sub-Genres:Politics
Visual Style:Symbolic imagery
Cinematic Techniques:Montage
Target Audience:Politically engaged viewers
Time/Period:Great Depression
Sub-Genres:Drama
Visual Style:High contrast
Costume and Set Design:Senate chamber set
Score and Sound Design:Patriotic music
Character Archetypes:The Corrupt Politician
Key Objects/Props:The Senate gavel
Pacing:Intense
Dialog Style:Witty
Your score:Not Rated
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andRomance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!
Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss.
Directed by: Frank Capra