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Movie & Soup: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"

  • Copake Grange 935 628 Empire Road Copake, NY 12516 USA (map)

In connection with Election Day, join us for the 1939 drama “Mr Smith Goes to Washington”, directed by Frank Capra. Jimmy Stewart plays a naive youth leader who is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans promptly collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington, but he tries to forge ahead despite attacks on his character. Nominated for multiple Academy Awards. Watch the trailer here. Grange Classic Film Series organizer, Lenny Barham, will provide commentary and insights about the film. Stay after the movie for dinner: soup, salad, bread and dessert. Movie admission is by donation. Dinner is $10.

Earlier Event: November 3
Open Mic Night
Later Event: November 10
Blithe Spirit