FILM

This year marks the 70th Anniversary of Houston's oldest operating cinema, Landmark's River Oaks Theatre. And, we're throwing a party! The celebration takes place this Thursday, November 5th at the theatre. To begin the night, there will be a reception in the River Oaks Lounge from 6-8pm. The special 70th Anniversary cake is being provided by "WHO MADE THAT CAKE" and will be served at that time. The Lounge upstairs at the River Oaks will be offering drink specials to help celebrate our event.

Closing the evening will be a rare, big-screen presentation of Frank Capra's 1939 classic film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, starring Jimmy , November 5:   Frank Capra's much-loved political parable is a classic of American cinema.

When a Wisconsin senator dies, patriotic Boy Scout leader Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) is appointed his successor. Smith's appointment comes at the suggestion of a crooked political strategist (Edward Arnold) who needs a "yes man" in the office—and the innocent, starry-eyed Smith is considered too naive to suspect foul play. But Smith's savvy secretary Clarissa Saunders (Jean Arthur) knows the whys and wherefores, ins and outs of the Beltway. She gives Jeff the info he needs to champion forgotten causes, fight for good old American values, and go head-to-head with corrupt senator Joseph Paine (Claude Rains).

Director: Frank Capra

Cast: Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell, Eugene Pallette, Beulah Bondi, H.B. Warner, Harry Carey, Astrid Allwyn, Ruth Donnelly

MPAA Rating: NR

Run Time: 2hrs 10mins

Release Year: 1939

Country Of Origin: USA