Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

I picked Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as our movie tonight in honor of the recent 4th of July holiday. This movie stars Jimmy Stewart in an Oscar-nominated role, Claude Rains (one of my favorite actors), and Jean Arthur.

It's important to remember that a single person is not helpless in the face of corruption, but can accomplish a lot if willing to fight for the lost causes.

Watch it here:


Variety has a review calling it

typically Capra, punchy, human and absorbing-a drama that combines timeliness with current topical interest and a patriotic flavor blended masterfully into the composite whole

10/21/2008: The Dancing Image has a review which includes some interesting info on vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.