Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Liberty is Too Precious a Thing

Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) emphasizes the importance of liberty and the beauty of nature to Saunders (Jean Arthur).

Directed by Frank Capra.

© Sony 2013

Released in 1939 by Sony.

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  • editors-choice: Monologues
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
  • primary-genre: Classics
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Political Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Classics
  • secondary-genre: Classic Dramas
  • mood: Inspiring
  • mood: Feel-Good
  • mood: Heartfelt
  • prop: Window
  • prop: Pen
  • setting: Apartment
  • theme: Politics
  • theme: Confidence
  • theme: Patriotism
  • theme: Morality
  • theme: Freedom
  • actor: James Stewart
  • actor: Jean Arthur
  • director: Frank Capra
  • producer: Frank Capra
  • composer: Dimitri Tiomkin
  • editor: Gene Havlick
  • costume-designer: Robert Kalloch
  • role-name: Jefferson Smith
  • role-name: Saunders
  • screenwriter: Lewis R. Foster
  • screenwriter: Sidney Buchman
  • year: 1939
  • studio: Sony

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