Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a 1939 American drama starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur, directed by Frank Capra (director of It's a Wonderful Life). The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, and was added to the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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- The title was referenced in the third season Muppet Babies episode "Kermit Goes to Washington."
- In his book One Frog Can Make a Difference, Kermit adapts the title of the film for a chapter in his book. "Mr. Frog Goes to Washington" is a short account of Kermit's trip to Washington, D.C. for Bill Clinton's inauguration, referencing sitting on Hillary Clinton's shoulder.