Reviews
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Keep an eye on Jean Arthur!
5 January 1999 - 15 out of 16 users found this review helpful.
Besides a brilliantly written story, and brilliant acting by James Stewart, there is one element of this movie that can't be overlooked: Jean Arthur's acting.
With her voice and facial expressions, she pulls you through the storyline. The movie may be about Mr. Smith (Stewart), but much of it is seen through Saunder's (Arthur's) eyes. When she falls in love with Smith, we can't help but do it too.
This is Capra's opus, and contains not one, but two of the best acting performances I've ever seen.
See more▼See less▲