Capra was a practicing Catholic, but many of his fans may not realize just how Catholic Capra's cinematic imagination was. Capra was most successful in expressing his Catholic vision through his comedies. It is victory over odds, a triumph of good over evil. . . .
Comedy is good news. . . .
It is a divine comedy. When he learns of Babe's love for him, Deeds delivers a marvelous speech about helping those less fortunate and is able to continue to help the poor. Smith seems unable to convince anyone of the truth of his accusations or of his own innocence. During his filibuster, Smith's face is occasionally photographed by Capra so that it is reminiscent of the suffering Christ. Paine does and confesses before the entire Senate to his corrupt dealings.