Scope and Contents The Frank Popper Collections includes ephemeral materials related to the production of Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? This 2006 documentary film directed by Popper, follows Missouri politician Jeff Smith's 2004 Democratic primary election campaign to the United States House of Representatives after the retirement of Dick Gephardt from his seat. The film follows Smith as he challenges Russ Carnahan, a member of the Carnahan political family and the frontrunner of a crowded...