Columbia Pictures, 1939. American classical revival walnut writing desk with an applied metal label to the interior of the drawer inscribed, "Angelus Furniture Manufacturing Co. / Los Angeles." Early 20th Century. Jimmy Stewart tries to combat political corruption in this Frank Capra directed classic which co-stars Jean Arthur. This desk was used in the Senate floor scenes, where Stewart gives an impassioned filibuster. It was later used in the film, Advise and Consent (1962), directed by Otto Preminger. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the original owner whose father was an art director on Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. 20 x 30 x 36.5 in.
Columbia Pictures, 1939. American classical revival walnut writing desk with an applied metal label to the interior of the drawer inscribed, "Angelus Furniture Manufacturing Co. / Los Angeles." Early 20th Century. Jimmy Stewart tries to combat political corruption in this Frank Capra directed classic which co-stars Jean Arthur. This desk was used in the Senate floor scenes, where Stewart gives an impassioned filibuster. It was later used in the film, Advise and Consent (1962), directed by Otto Preminger. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the original owner whose father was an art director on Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. 20 x 30 x 36.5 in.
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