Who plays Jim Taylor in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?

Jim Taylor is played by Edward Arnold.

How is Jim Taylor connected to other characters?

Jim Taylor has 3 mapped relationships in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Jim Taylor — Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Character Profile

About Jim Taylor

A powerful and corrupt political boss who controls the state's political machine. He orchestrated Smith's appointment to install a pliable stooge and backs a fraudulent dam-building graft scheme. He weaponizes the press and gangsters to crush Smith's exposure of the corruption, representing the entrenched establishment opposed to idealism.

Character Facts

Played by: Edward Arnold
Appears in: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (3)

Jim Taylor — Conflict Opposed By Machine — Clarissa Saunders (Jean Arthur)
Jim Taylor — Power Political Puppet — Joseph Paine (Claude Rains)
Jim Taylor — Conflict Political Opponent — Jefferson Smith (James Stewart)

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Clarissa Saunders (Jean Arthur)
Joseph Paine (Claude Rains)
Susan Paine (Astrid Allwyn)
Governor Hopper (Guy Kibbee)
Emma Hopper (Ruth Donnelly)
Bill Griffith (William Demarest)
Diz Moore (Thomas Mitchell)
Hopper Boy (John Russell)
Ma Smith (Beulah Bondi)
Chick McGann (Eugene Pallette)
Senator Monroe (Porter Hall)