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1939 MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

1939 MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

FromA Century in Cinema


1939 MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

FromA Century in Cinema

ratings:
Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's the beginning of World War 2, Hollywood is in the midst of a golden age, and we discuss Frank Capra's smash hit, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. We cover the  rise and fall of Capra's career, as well as his time spent making propaganda films for the war. We also discuss how the politics and ideology of this film play in 2021's climate.Where to watch Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonVariety's review of Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonWhere to watch Dance Girl Dance (1940)
Released:
Feb 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Arthur and Andrew discuss a classic film from every year between 1920 and 2020, covering cinematic history and moviemaking techniques, as well as world events related to the films. New episodes posted weekly.