Coincidentally, I was rewatching it last week. I think Capra's visual storytelling in the below scene particularly is really special. His next film Meet John Doe is thematically similar & a very relevant film for today, but even more sophisticated & beautiful to look at. bsky.app/profile/timp...

TPtimpartridge.bsky.socialAug 27, 2024 5:09pm

The visuals in this scene from Mr Smith Goes To Washington are so bold. An entire seated dialogue scene with two near silhouettes in black & white against a marble wall. Only tiny bits of reflected light. It's the most visual way to show inner reflection in the shadows.