Jim Taylor

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Jim Taylor is the powerful and corrupt political boss who manipulates Senator Joseph Paine in the classic film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
film character
antagonistOf Jefferson Smith NERFINISHED
appearsIn Mr. Smith Goes to Washington NERFINISHED
associatedWithTheme abuse of power
corruption in politics
blackmails Senator Joseph Paine NERFINISHED
characterTrait corrupt
powerful
conflictsWith Jefferson Smith NERFINISHED
controls political machine
countryOfWorkAppearedIn United States NERFINISHED
createdBy Lewis R. Foster NERFINISHED
Sidney Buchman NERFINISHED
createdForWork Mr. Smith Goes to Washington NERFINISHED
genreOfWorkAppearedIn drama film
political drama
influences state politics
languageOfWorkAppearedIn English
manipulates Senator Joseph Paine NERFINISHED
medium film
narrativeFunction embodiment of systemic corruption
occupation political boss
opposes Jefferson Smith's reform agenda
political idealism
roleInStory primary antagonist
usesMethod media influence
patronage network
political corruption
yearOfWorkRelease 1939

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Senator Joseph Paine in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington associatedWith Jim Taylor
subject surface form: Senator Joseph Paine