The story of an idealistic young senator who naively takes on Washington corruption, MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) is a beloved film that appears on four of AFI’s lists of the greatest American films – on both the original and 10th anniversary editions as well as among the art form’s most inspiring stories – with Jimmy Stewart’s character, Jefferson Smith, named one of cinema’s most inspiring screen heroes by AFI. Stewart was also honored with an AFI Life Achievement Award i...| American Film Institute
Directed by the legendary Howard Hawks, ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS (1939) features an all-star ensemble thrown together in the remote town of Barranca – including Jean Arthur, Thomas Mitchell, Richard Barthelmess, Rita Hayworth and Cary Grant – the latter two named by the American Film Institute among the greatest screen legends of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS. Have Get The Picture delivered to your inbox every day.| American Film Institute