Thursday, July 31, 7:30pm
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. In Washington, however, Smith discovers many of the shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss, Jim Taylor. Taylor first tries to corrupt Smith and then later attempts to destroy Smith through a scandal.1939 USA, 129 minutes. Directed by Frank Capra; Starring Jean Arthur, James Stewart. Won the Oscar for Best Writing, Original Story. |
Tickets are only $5.00.
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| MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON posted on Friday June 13, 2008 |
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