MovieChat Forums > Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Discussion > Did anyone else love the president?

Did anyone else love the president?


I loved the president of the senate. I kept cracking up at how he would smile at Smith or start to laugh and cover his face. I don't know why but I just loved him.




"You're cute."
"I'm getting cuter every minute."
Humphrey Bogart

reply

[deleted]

Yes!

His facial expressions were great, despite his Hitler hairstyle!



"I have pills for everything. Some make you taller... some make you forget... "

reply

Harry Carey's character played a crucial role in the film in that he enabled Jefferson Smith to continue. He played the role brilliantly. He didn't say much, but his facial expressions won us over. That's acting!

reply

The wonderful Harry Carey was nominated for an Oscar in the supporting category for his role, as was Claude Rains (Senator Paine). The Oscar went to their co-star Thomas Mitchell (Diz), but for his role as Doc in "Stagecoach". What a wonderful collection of talent!





"Fortunately, I keep my feathers numbered for just such an emergency."

reply

Yes, I loved him, too. My impression, however, was that Harry Carey was doing things <i>ad libitum</i>.

reply

I was gonna open a thread to talk about his performance. really great.

SALUTATIONS FROM BRAZIL.
"Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart" -Ash

reply