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| − | '''Jefferson Smith''' is the main character in the 1939 movie ''{{W|Mr. Smith Goes to Washington}}'' | + | '''Jefferson Smith''' is the main character in the 1939 movie ''{{W|Mr. Smith Goes to Washington}}'' played by {{Ch|Jimmy Stewart}} and by {{Ch|Mel Gibson}} in the present-day [[Mr. Smith Goes to Washington|remake]]. |
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== Behind the Laughter == | == Behind the Laughter == | ||
| − | Jefferson Smith is an idealistic Boy Scout leader throw into the political arena after his appointment to fill a Senate vacancy in the original 1939 ''{{W|Mr. Smith Goes to Washington}}''. Due to the its critical and commercial success the role made | + | Jefferson Smith is an idealistic Boy Scout leader throw into the political arena after his appointment to fill a Senate vacancy in the original 1939 ''{{W|Mr. Smith Goes to Washington}}''. Due to the its critical and commercial success the role made {{Ch|Jimmy Stewart}} into a major movie star. Similar to [[Springfield]] the movie never specifies which state Jefferson Smith represents in the U.S. Senate. |
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:14, April 26, 2024
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Character Information
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Jefferson Smith is the main character in the 1939 movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington played by Jimmy Stewart and by Mel Gibson in the present-day remake.
History[edit]
In the original test screening of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington remake, Smith is filibustering on the floor of the U.S. Senate.
In the updated reshoots, Smith went on a killing spree, killing all the senators and even the President of the United States.
Behind the Laughter[edit]
Jefferson Smith is an idealistic Boy Scout leader throw into the political arena after his appointment to fill a Senate vacancy in the original 1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Due to the its critical and commercial success the role made Jimmy Stewart into a major movie star. Similar to Springfield the movie never specifies which state Jefferson Smith represents in the U.S. Senate.
Appearances[edit]
