MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) Movie REACTION!

For Film Friday 113, Madison watches Mr. Smith Goes to Washington for the first time.
#jimmystewart #classicmovies #firsttimewatching
Watch the full-length reaction here:
🎉PATREON: for polls, full-length reactions, and more!
/ madisonkthames
📫SEND MAIL:
1401 Doug Baker Blvd.
Suite 107-172
Birmingham, AL 35242
📕READ MY DEBUT NOVEL: www.amazon.com/Gone-Outlaw-Ma...
📚ADD GONE OUTLAW ON GOODREADS: / gone-outlaw
💟FOLLOW:
Madison's Instagram: / madisonkthames
Facebook: / madisonkthames
Twitter: / madisonkthames
👕MERCH: www.madisonthames.com
📖CHAPTERS:
Intro: 00:00-1:54
Reaction: 1:55-31:56
Review: 31:57-43:15
Edited by Austin Harris.
Music by Oak Studios.
Thank you to my patrons!
David Bennett, A. L. Bingham, Montee Presto, Aaron Bailey, Lorni23, Jason Chirevas, Daniel, Michael Weiner, Tom Frankiewicz, Bill Vogel, NWCountrygirl 18, Tyrone Tyrone, Celeste McAllister, xSHAKESx, ChristianOutlaw, tom_stranger42

[@Dej24601]

It is so powerful when realizing this was filmed over the summer of 1939 as Europe and Asia were on the edge of war, and released that fall after the first moves were being made to conquer and occupy the world. The repeated insistence in this script on the values of democracy, and the dangers of fascism to control ordinary lives reveals that people were becoming aware of the looming threats to peace, freedom and community spirit. 4 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, director Frank Capra joined the Army. From 1942 to 1945, he made a series of 7 films titled “Why We Fight” which were intended to remind Americans of the deeper principles of the US, and how important it was to maintain democracies in the face of violent dictatorial regimes and authoritarian rule.

[@michaelbrennick]

You're so right, Jean Arthur anchored this movie. She was jaded and worn down by the cynicism of DC until Jeff kick started her innate decency again. Then she went to work and made sure Jeff had everything he needed to prevail, most importantly her love!

[@JeffreyCantelope]

This was a time when women( though they often played the "second banana" role to the male lead) in movies were aspirational

[@mikelundquist4596]

This movie should probably be shown in congress and the senate every month... as well as the white house.

[@user-ny1ji3vw6y]

Yes, but sadly do we think they'd 'get it'?

[@mikelundquist4596]

@@user-ny1ji3vw6y well, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make 'em drink.

[@mikelundquist4596]

@@LtDan-rk4si I think some people get into local with good intentions. The longer they stay in and the higher up they go, corruption sets in.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

I believe it IS shown to freshmen members of Congress… or was… not sure if they still do.

[@deependz3231]

Too late, Trump already sent packing from the White House with the nations Top Secret documents. Trump would laugh at this movie, seeing he thinks he's above the law.

[@TheTerryGene]

This is one of four films in which Beulah Bondi played Jimmy Stewart’s mother, including “It’s a Wonderful Life.” She was a glorious actress.

[@RoosterCogburn1008]

Frank Capra's Meet John Doe (1941) has some parallels, and is an exceptional movie in its own right. With Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck!

[@philisett1888]

This was the first film I watched with Barbara Stanwyck. I was hooked and have watched all her films since then (except for her first, a 1927 silent which no longer exists). I highly agree that "Meet John Doe" is worthy of a reaction.

[@thomast8539]

It also draws parallels to Mr Deeds Goes To Town which came out in 1936.

[@arwiviv]

This was a GREAT movie. Funny how so many of the actors in this movie were in "Its a Wondeful Life". Frank Capra was a genius.

[@philipjohnson2333]

Another great movie with Jean Arthur and James Stewart is "You Can't Take It With You". Filmed in 1938 and also directed by Frank Capra.

[@seansouth68]

It’s refreshing to see someone react to classic movies as much as you do, Giddy up cowgirl.

[@jsharp3165]

THIS is my favorite movie of all time. There's not even any contest. I love it every second of it. It hits me right in the middle of my idealism, my patriotism, and my faith. So glad you love it, too. Also, my wife and I have always loved Jimmy Stewart. But this movie (along with "Talk of the Town", "Easy Living," and the original "Mr Deeds") made us Jean Arthur fans to the core. EDIT: And yes the filibuster is one of then greatest, most arduous third acts in movie history.

[@1Vmiboy]

Me too, to all the above!! Talk of the Town is one of my all time favorites. Can’t forget about “You can’t take it with You” also with Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur ❤

[@Dej24601]

Another adorable film starring Jean Arthur and the oh-so-handsome Joel McCrea is “The More the Merrier.” George Stevens directed it just a couple of months before he left to record footage of the war in Europe, which changed him substantially.

[@jsharp3165]

@@Dej24601 Yes, that one was a hoot. As is Jean's other feature with Charles Coburn, "The Devil and Miss Jones."

[@Dej24601]

@@jsharp3165 yes! Agreed!

[@Take_Me_Back_To_The_1980s]

Jean Arthur also starred with Cary Grant that same year in *Only Angels Have Wings (1939)*

[@wraithby]

Excellent reaction! Love seeing John Wayne's mentor Harry Carey presiding over the Senate, and quietly supporting Smith on his crusade.

[@vermithax]

An all time classic that should be required viewing in school, as an example of the legislative process as well as its pitfalls. It's amazing and beautiful in so many ways, but it's also disheartening to know that it is no less applicable today, maybe even more so, than when it was first shown. Thank you so much for doing this one, Madison.

[@walterpanovs]

You'll notice a number of the same supporting players, along with Stewart, from director Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946). Capra won 3 Oscars and was nominated 6 times. His superbly-made and uplifting films were later labelled as "Capra corn" for their seeming reliance on sentiment and good overcoming evil. He was even labelled a Communist for his efforts to show the power of the people to overcome corruption in business and government. But I would consider the films humanistic than sentimental and basically sympathetic to real people and their dreams. Capra, an immigrant, believed in America and always wanted to display its TRUE ideals and the good of the people (and their unity) when their principles are challenged.

[@user-sy5vv4ze3h]

Yes! I highly recommend Capra's autobiography, "The Name Above the Title," the best memoir ever about classic Hollywood.

[@grahamtravers4522]

I wonder which people were trying to undermine the examination of business and government ....

[@christopherschafer7675]

The president of the senate is Harry Carey who has 251 film credits, mostly as the top cowboy hero of his time. You have already seen his son Harry Cary Jr. in 3 Godfathers and you will see Jr. many many times again if you keep watching westerns. Sooner or later you will also see Olive Carey, Harry's wife and Jr.'s mom who has 81 film credits herself, many of them westerns.

[@lindajohnson4204]

Ma Jorgensen in _The Searchers._

[@Vlasko60]

“Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.” - Wilfred T. Grenfell

[@DirigoDuke]

If it’s a Jimmy Stewart western you’re looking for, you can’t go wrong with, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” which so-stars John Wayne. Another great Jimmy/Jean Arthur flick is, “You Can’t Take It With You,” which was also, like “Mr. Smith,” directed by Frank Capra.

[@lisathuban8969]

Don't forget "Destry Rides Again". Now, THAT'S a "comedy western"! Jimmy Stewart is so great as the milk-drinking, pacifist sheriff.

[@MrRondonmon]

Yup, and I like the one where he's a bounty hunter, Naked Spur I think.

[@Britcarjunkie]

​​@@MrRondonmonIs that the one where he has a glass eye, and is after Bruce Dern? I also really liked "Bandolero!".

[@user-cr5mq9lz8r]

Madison has seen and reacted to it already. In "Videos", see the 3rd row of "1 year ago"

[@vytallicaq.6881]

EXCELLENT choice! EVERYONE needs to see that movie!

[@bigpapajim45]

Made just 7 years before "It's a Wonderful Life", Stewart looks so much younger here. 20 bombing missions in WW2 really aged him a lot

[@jameslongest6410]

Claude Rains (Senator Payne)was a WW1 combat veteran. His famous raspy voice and squinty eye (he was blind in that eye) were the result of having been exposed to mustard gas in the trenches.

[@TheTerryGene]

His war experience really matured him.

[@TesseRact7228]

James Stewart did take on the role of a pilot in "The Flight of the Phoenix".

[@charlieeckert4321]

8:56 "You must have one idea you think would be good for the country." That was Charles Lane, who had the distinction of being the Co-Founder of the Television Academy, a charter member of the Screen Actor's Guild and holds the distinction of being the oldest ever active member of SAG.

[@darrenkoglin3423]

Mr Jimmy Stewart he was the GOAT of classic cinema no one compares to him

[@farmerbill6855]

Treat yourself to "Philadelphia Story" while youre on James Stewart. You will not be disapointed. Thanks for this one. Three of the best films ever made all released in 1939. This is one of them.

[@susanliltz3875]

Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day in Alfred Hitchcocks: “THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH”!! Great thriller!!!

[@DavidWeaver-gx1bu]

This film brought Stewart the first of his five Oscar nominations for Best Actor, and he did win the New York Film Critics Award. The following year he did the Oscar for "The Philadelphia Story," and many thought the reason was that he should've won the year before for "Mr. Smith" (the winner that year was Robert Donat for "Goodbye, Mr. Chips").

[@BryanPAllen]

Mr Chips is a great movie though

[@raymeedc]

~ Jean Arthur was a major RomCom actress at the time, specializing in starring roles like this with the top male leads of the day, Cary Grant, Gary Cooper, etc., & more with James Stewart ~

[@susanliltz3875]

The guy that the secretary said she was going to marry he was “Uncle Billy “ in “It’s A Wonderful Life” with Jimmy!!! ( so many were from that movie)

[@djgrant8761]

Thank you for viewing this classic. Jimmy Stewart is my second favourite actor.

[@docsavage8640]

I assume Bogart is #1

[@djgrant8761]

@@docsavage8640 No. Although he would make my top 10.

[@randallshuck2976]

One movie that no one seems to know about that is appropriate for Easter is movie, "The Robe". It's from the same time and styling as "Ben Hur". This one is a classic. Funny how things don't change. Politicians are crooks and work overtime to destroy honest guys who get elected. Good reaction.

[@arwiviv]

That is a great movie. Victor Mature was also good in a number of other movies.

[@deependz3231]

You say that, but in the 1980's & 90's The Robe was on TV every Easter.

[@randallshuck2976]

Yes, I know. Have you seen it lately?@@deependz3231

[@jnagarya519]

Another overblown "Christian" movie by Cecil B. DeMille.

[@randallshuck2976]

She liked Ben Hur. I figured that this one was similar to the pomp and circumstance that she likes. It's not a bad yarn.@@jnagarya519

[@bigpapajim45]

Jean Arthur was in "Shane". She was the wife, Marian Starrett.

[@jackmessick2869]

Shane was her only color film, and the last in which she performed. She hosted her own television show for a little while.

[@yugimotobutjacked3231]

"Your not a senator, your an honorary stooge. Ah don't let it get you down, in 100 years no one will even be able to tell the difference" True prediction

[@user-cr5mq9lz8r]

Well said Madison! It must be very pleasant and stimulating to know you. Thanks for reviewing and commenting on this movie. It was a wonderful surprise and entertaining watch. Its amazing how talented Stewart was this early in his career with so many award worthy (& winning) roles ahead of him.

[@user-xm4nd4bq3s]

Great classic. Celebrates the essence of democracy. Everyone should watch it before November this year.

[@josephmayo3253]

Great reaction Madison. The best performance by Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur. You might also check her out in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Only Angels Have Wings, and You Can't Take It with You. She really is a charming actress.

[@lindajohnson4204]

And her last movie may be her greatest. Even though she was a bit old for the part, she was wonderfully sensitive as Mrs Starrett in _Shane,_ one of the greatest westetns.

[@user-ig5xr5ph9r]

Along with Casablanca and It Happened One Night, this one's among my favorites of the old classics. You can't go wrong with Jimmy Stewart, Claude Rains, Jean Arthur... what a brilliant cast, and, most important of all, it's one of Frank Capra's directing gems. Great reaction, Madison. Keep 'em coming, and thanks!

[@cliffchristie5865]

Congressional page boy Richard Jones was, in fact, Richard Jones. Known professionally as Dickie Jones, it was around this time that he also provided the lead voice for Walt Disney's "Pinocchio".

[@TheTerryGene]

Dick Jones also starred in the early TV series “Range Rider” and “Buffalo Bill, Jr.”

[@christopherschafer7675]

The channel with real movies for real people.

[@brentwebster6164]

I love that this movie never says what party anyone is a part of. It’s very smartly written so that anyone watching it can be on Jeff’s side.

[@cashflowhustles]

At it's heart it's more about America than it is politics. This was released only 2 years before Pearl Harbor in December 1941.

[@zvimur]

"I'm Shocked. Shocked". But did you realize that's Claude Raines in front of you?😅

[@christopherschafer7675]

Yes Madison, Claude Raines, the man who said that very line in Casablanca.

[@BryanPAllen]

@@christopherschafer7675here’s your winnings

[@MrGadfly772]

Frank Capra was known for these sorts of films. You might also enjoy "Meet John Doe."

[@pfarden3163]

Capra is my favorite director. Sir David Lean is probably the greatest director - no one has his sustained level of excellence - but my heart belongs to Capra.

[@carlazaz1690]

Another Jimmy Stewart movie for you to see, Madison, since you've already seen Liberty Valance - John Wayne's last film, The Shootist, co-starring Lauren Bacall and featuring another long-timer Westerner, Richard Boone.

[@paulpeacock1181]

Jean Arthur played Marion in the movie Shane. Other films featuring her: Mr Deeds Goes To Town, Only Angles Have Wings, More The Merrier, and Talk Of The Town.

[@torbjornkvist]

This was James Stewart's break-thru role. 1939, the definite FDR era. Many film historians have marked Mr. Smith as a picture of the presidency of Warren Harding (1921-1923), but this film is not about the White House, it's about the Congress. MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON is for sure foreshadowing everything that goes on in politics today - and the director, Frank Capra, was a Republican and so was James Stewart.

[@kissmy_butt1302]

Nice to see a forgotten classic. Claude Rains is excellent as Senator Paine. You will recognize him as the corrupt Captain Louie from Casablanca. The movie follows the old Senate rules but you will find a parallel to today's world. I would love to see someone tackle Captain's Courageous. A VERY underappreciated classic.

[@treetopjones737]

They no longer have to stand and keep talking to filibuster. That was ended long ago.

[@user-sy5vv4ze3h]

I love "Captains Courageous," which won Spencer Tracy his first Oscar. It is one of the few movies that is actually better than the book

[@MaxxRemKing1]

It’s not forgotten it’s a classic

[@sitting_nut]

she recognized claude rains . that why she said "i am shocked shocked " early in reaction

[@lindajohnson4204]

My reply about Captains Courageous got deleted when the page was accidentally closed. It is definitely one of my top 3-5 films ever, one of the greatest ever made. It's free on Tubi.

[@jackndew2]

Thanks for picking this classic, your assessment at the end was spot on. At 68 I've seen this movie so many times and never tire of it. I can appreciate the quotes you cited, so let me give you one of my favorites compliments of Mark Twain... "In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.” In my humble opinion, these people are among us and we're just now starting to take notice.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

This is such a great film which deals with timeless issues. I loved your reaction to it, Madison.

[@michaeldmcgee4499]

Looks like almost the entire cast of "It's a Wonderful Life" was in this movie!

[@susanliltz3875]

“TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD “ is a classic with your Gregory Peck!! A must watch , courtroom drama.

[@Elephant2024-wi2li]

A Capra classic. One of three movies that Capra and Stewart made together. The other two being 'You Can't Take It With You' and the Christmas classic 'It's a Wonderful Life.'

[@jackmessick2869]

1939 was probably the greatest year in American cinema. Gone With the Wind, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Wizard of Oz, and an iconic western Stagecoach -John Wayne's breakout role. The amazing thing is that Thomas Mitchell, who plays reporter "Diz", was also in Gobe with the Wind and Stagecoach as well that year.

[@TedLittle-yp7uj]

As a light-hearted follow up to this film, you should watch "Louisiana Purchase" from 1941.

[@wingedbuffalo4670]

Madison, this is one of my favorite movies (of course another Jimmy Stewart/Frank Capra collaboration) !!! Thanks so much for selecting this movie :)

[@brentwebster6164]

Stewart always thought that his Oscar for The Philadelphia Story was an apology for not giving it to him for this movie.

[@1Vmiboy]

To paraphrase a line from Jefferson Smith: America: “You think I’m licked, you all think I’m licked…well I’m NOT LICKED…!!!”

[@rhudoc3745]

Charlton Heston, Yule Brenner "The Ten Commandments"

[@ThistleAndSea]

Good one, Madison! Jimmy Stewart is special, and this is a special movie. Glad to see that it resonated with you so much. A movie for our times for sure. It makes you think, doesn't it? Thank you for sharing it with us. So, Jimmy Stewart, have you ever seen The Cheyenne Social Club? I think you would enjoy it, it's a 1970 western comedy (for real, LOL!) with James Stewart, Henry Fonda, and Shirley Jones that was directed by Gene Kelly. You should add it to your list. 🙂

[@8967Logan]

Such an inspiring film. I have long thought films like this should be a part of everyone's Fourth of July celebration. Incredible that a film made 85 years ago feels like it could have been made yesterday.

[@cliffordwaterton3543]

Bravo Madison - agreed with pretty much everything you said in your comments. You can find Jean Arthur in another classic movie starring alongside a very different and moody Cary Grant in 'Only Angels Have Wings'.

[@caldwellkelley3084]

Thanks Madison. Occasionally I see commenters on other channels ask for classic movies that's when I send them here!

[@MrGpschmidt]

One of Stewart's finest hours (as well as Capra & Arthur) - many co-stars here would reunite in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (in fact both Stewart & Capra wanted Arthur for the role of Mary Bailey but she passed). I knew you'd love this Mads :D

[@susanliltz3875]

Wow!!! They were singing the same song as they sent him off to Washington as in the end of It’s A Wonderful Life!!

[@edwardsadler3348]

Beulah Bondi, who plays his mother, played his mother in four films.. one being Its A Wonderful Life

[@davidmacias741]

The young boy is the voice of Disney's Pinocchio. His name was Dickey Jones. He came on many movies.

[@southron_d1349]

I first saw Jean Arthur in ""You Can't Take it With You" when I a kid. Been a fan ever since.

[@fastecp1]

I have loved Jimmy Stewart in almost everything I've ever seen him in.

[@mrcapra]

What a joy it was to see your reaction to this movie. I enjoyed your comments during the film and observations after. This film was a labor of love for director Frank Capra to show his love and appreciation for his adopted country (he was born in Italy). Now that you've seen this and 'It's a Wonderful Life ' I hope you continue with more Capra movies. 'It Happened One Night' (1934) is the obvious choice but if you liked Jean Arthur (Saunders) I'd recommend 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town' (1936). But a real gem is 'Lady for a Day' (1933), it garnered four Oscar nominations. I think you'll really enjoy it. Thanks again and God bless!

[@ShoNuff3K]

His mom from wonderful life & Mr Gower were in this.

[@tomflorio3639]

As is a stirring rendition of "Auld Lange Syne"!

[@colinglen4505]

Jean Arthur played Marion Starratt in Shane. She was about 52 in Shane and it was her first colour movie and her very last movie performance.

[@HuntingViolets]

I would say this was a drama. I mean, of course there is comedy in it, but the long endpiece . . . You should definitely see some more Jean Arthur movies! She is amazing. _Talk of the Town, The More the Merrier, The Devil and Miss Jones._

[@muggchum]

I’d been hoping for some Frank Capra reactions. Thank you, Miss Madison!

[@jollyrodgers7272]

ANATOMY OF A MURDER (1959) is one of my James Stewart favorites. UCLA Law Professor Michael Asimow, and co-author of "Reel Justice: Hollywood Goes To The Movies" (2006) stated it is "probably the finest pure trial movie ever made". Based on true events and the novel written by defense attorney in question. Filmed on location. Directed by Otto Preminger.

[@scottythedawg]

so many cast members from its a wonderful life.

[@skylinerunner1695]

One of the most inspiring outros thus far by this awesome host.

[@christiansabotta6368]

One of my favorites! So glad it won and you saw it.

[@user-ny1ji3vw6y]

Good for you, Madison, for choosing this film - one of the best ever! Seeing people almost physically hurt by injustice gives me a smidge of hope. *edit* Also, might want to watch '12 Angry Men' (the original) and 'Harvey', if you haven't seen them yet.

[@Dej24601]

I noticed you have reacted to about 5 other wonderful Jimmy Stewart films. If you are looking for more, here are a few to consider: The Philadelphia Story, The Mortal Storm, Anatomy of a Murder, Flight of the Phoenix, and just for fun Mr Hobbs Takes a Vacation. Others have recommended You Can’t Take It With You. 👍 Two more Hitchcock/Stewart films are: Rope and The Man Who Knew Too Much. Three westerns he was in - sometimes in a role that was different, darker and more complicated than his usual persona, that are among his best are: Winchester 73, The Naked Spur and The Far Country, made after his service in WW2 which slightly changed his personality. And he has a small but touching role in a film that is not well known, but includes a dynamite cast: The Shootist.

[@philisett1888]

These are great suggestions. I loved "The Mortal Storm!" "No Highway in the Sky" with Marlene Dietrich is another good one too.

[@JesseOaks-ef9xn]

I think this was the first time he worked with Thomas Mitchell. He was Uncle Billy in It's a Wonderful Life.

[@jeromeburoker1770]

Love me some Capra-corn. So many great movies It happened on Night, You Can't take it with You, It's a Wonderful Life, Meet John Doe, Mr. Deeds goes to Town, etc, etc.

[@rg3388]

Wonderful to see you being inspired to say “shocked . . . SHOCKED” by Claude Rains, the guy who would make that expression famous (in CASABLANCA).

[@michaeldmcgee4499]

Jean Arthur was a great comedic actress back in the day, See "The Devil and Miss Jones" and " The More the Merrier" !

[@raymeedc]

Whomever suggested this was a western likely had it confused with the film he made directly after this one, the western comedy Destry Rides Again, co-starring Marlena Dietrich, a slightly off the beaten path picture I’m sure you’d enjoy 👌

[@keng4847]

You have seen Jean Arthur before. She was the wife of the rancher (Van Heflin) that the gunfighter Shane (Alan Ladd) works and fights for in the Western "Shane".

[@alfredroberthogan5426]

"My Day" was a famous regular newspaper column by FLOTUS Eleanor Roosevelt.

[@PopHorizonScanner]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your reaction video - you did a superb job with it, and the comments you made were very thoughtful and entertaining. Thank you for doing this. This is one of my favorite films. It seems that Frank Capra had a very "Jefferson Smith-like" optimism in the American experiment. As you say, the film hasn't lost any of its relevance to our own times.

[@floorticket]

"Steel Magnolias" (1989) has a big Easter egg hunt scene.

[@billolsen4360]

LOL I'm shocked. SHOCKED! Apparently you recognized Claude Rains, here playing Senator Paine, who delivered that line in Casablanca!

[@chadbennett7873]

Nothing beats a Frank Capra film,. casts Jimmy Stewart!

[@texasps91]

Jimmy Stuart was Fantastic performance was not only due to his acting talent but because he Believed in every word he said. He was a Patriot and loved this country and in this film It Showed!

[@TheAdventurer1]

Claude Rains, great supporting actor in so many classic films - The Invisible Man, Casablanca, Lawrence of Arabia and this movie.

[@MojaveEast]

This film is the other side of "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Both are about America. Mr. Smith is the legend. Liberty Valance is the fact. (btw an alternate title to Valance, if you look at it as the dark, introspective film that it is, would be: The Man Who Killed Liberty.)

[@BryanPAllen]

Interesting take 👍

[@mwflanagan1]

I never noticed before how many actors who were in this film were also in It’s a Wonderful Life. Thanks for this one, Madison.

[@protoculturematrix4369]

I love how you love the great classics

[@steve-eq8kx]

Thank you for your wonderful comments at the end. I think you are remarkable.

[@sherigrow6480]

I hope next you'll track down some movies with Miss Barbara Stanwyck. I recommend The Lady Eve, with Henry Fonda and some of the same supporting actors,

[@philisett1888]

I would love to Madison react to her films! Ms. Stanwyck received Best Actress Oscar nominations for "Stella Dallas," "Ball of Fire," "Double Indemnity," and "Sorry, Wrong Number."

[@JHowesitgoing123]

Love that you watch these older classic movies. This is one of my favorite films :) You basically can't go wrong with James Stewart. Suggestion for a later movie from his life: the 1965 Civil War adventure Shenandoah.

[@timcarr6401]

The last nearly dozen minutes in which you gave your thoughts on the movie and its relevance to us today was so good. It was substantive --unlike some (not all) reactors.

[@TheDunadan01]

That hat scene though. Jimmy Stewart is #1 on my list of best actors.

[@TedLittle-yp7uj]

Not a lot of people notice that, having established that Jeff's father always kept his hat on "to be ready to do battle," Susan Payne "un-hats" him.

[@gkiferonhs]

James Stewart also did a great comedy "Harvey" about a 6 foot rabbit.

[@frankbolger3969]

James Stewart's best early film, even though he won his Oscar for that other thing. Thanks for the reaction and have a Happy and Blessed Easter!

[@willardchi2571]

A darker movie suitable to our time would be "A Face in the Crowd"

[@bonitaburroughs8673]

I agree. It's a totally different role for Andy Griffith.

[@Divamarja_CA]

One of my faves! Andy Griffith is electric charisma!!!

[@Madbandit77]

I think Madison should see Capra's "Meet John Doe" before "A Face In The Crowd" because they're two different takes on American populism.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hello, " Face of Fire " might even be a darker movie.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

@@bonitaburroughs8673 " Onionhead " was pretty good.

[@georgecindyaustria4995]

Great reaction, Madison! Keep doing the classics.