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James Stewart searches for “Winchester ‘73”

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jun 13, 2023

James Stewart searches for “Winchester ‘73” Winchester ’73 (1950) is an American Western film directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, and Stephen McNally. Others in the cast include Millard Mitchell, Charles Drake, John McIntire, read more

115 Years of James Stewart – THE MORTAL STORM (Frank Borzage, 1940)

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on May 20, 2023

Today, my favourite actor, the iconic James Stewart, would have been 115 years old. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on May 20, 1908, he became one of the most well-appreciated figures of classic Hollywood by exploring all sorts of genres, working with top directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Frank Cap read more

James Stewart decides to “Call Northside 777”

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Sep 24, 2021

James Stewart decides to “Call Northside 777” Call Northside 777 (1948) is a docudrama directed by Henry Hathaway and starring James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, and Helen Walker. The film is based on articles in the Chicago Daily Times.P.J. McNeal (Stewart), a rep read more

The Alternate Movie Title Game (James Stewart Edition)

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jul 26, 2021

Here are the rules: We will provide an "alternate title" for a film that starred James Stewart and ask you to name the actual film. Most of these are pretty easy. Please answer no more than three questions per day so others can play. You may have an answer other than the intended one--just be able t read more

James Stewart Sings--and Plays the Accordion--in Night Passage

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jun 21, 2021

Night Passage (1957) should have been the sixth Western starring James Stewart and directed by Anthony Mann. The duo's earlier collaborations included some of the finest Westerns ever made (e.g., Winchester '73, Bend of the River). However, according to Jeanine Basinger's biography Anthony Mann read more

Carole Lombard and James Stewart are “Made for Each Other”

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Mar 18, 2021

Carole Lombard and James Stewart are “Made for Each Other”  Made for Each Other (1939) is an American romantic comedy directed by John Cromwell and starring Carole Lombard, James Stewart, and Charles Coburn. The film was produced by David O. Selznick and the film was photo read more

Winchester 73 (1950): James Stewart The Western Antihero

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 23, 2021

Winchester 73 has the initially dubious reputation of being a portmanteau western. Whether or not this is a one-of-a-kind distinction, any number of popular culture vehicles have employed the device in often gimmicky fashion. It makes for a La Ronde-esque sitcom episode in a pinch. However, this Ja read more

James Stewart is The Man From Laramie

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 7, 2019

James Stewart as Lockhart. Shortly after Will Lockhart delivers a load of supplies in the small town of Coronado, he runs afoul of Dave Waggoman. The son of a wealthy rancher, the psychotic Dave punishes Will for inadvertently trespassing on Waggoman land. Dave burns Will's wagons and kills several read more

Book Review--Hank & Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart

Classic Movies Posted by KC on Nov 3, 2017

Hank & Jim: The Fifty Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart Scott Eyman Simon & Schuster, 2017 What you learn is never what’s said. It’s what’s done. -Jane Fonda I’ve always felt that platonic relationships don’t get enough attention from biographe read more

Seven Things to Know About James Stewart

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Oct 26, 2017

1. As a young man, James Stewart was fascinated with aviation and avidly followed Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic. Many years later, Stewart would play Lindbergh in the film biography The Spirit of St. Louis (1957). It was only one of several aviation-themed films he starred read more

Seven Things to Know About James Stewart

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Oct 26, 2017

1. As a young man, James Stewart was fascinated with aviation and avidly followed Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic. Many years later, Stewart would play Lindbergh in the film biography The Spirit of St. Louis (1957). It was only one of several aviation-themed films he starred read more

June Allyson and James Stewart

Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 7, 2017

Today, I'm writing about three films starring old Hollywood favorites June Allyson and James Stewart. This article is part of The June Allyson Centenary Blogathon hosted by Champagne for Lunch. During the 1950s, June Allyson and James Stewart were one of old Hollywood's top screen teams. The a read more

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) – with Jean Arthur and James Stewart

Classic Film Freak Posted by Greg Orypeck on Aug 24, 2016

Share This! An idealistic junior senator arrives in Washington, D.C., only to find corruption. Like most movie years, 1939 is remembered for a number of milestones, good and bad.  It was the last time the identity of the Oscar winners would be released to the press prior to the awards ceremony, sinc read more

2nd Annual Favorite Classic Movie Actor Tourney Championship Match: William Powell vs James Stewart

All Good Things Posted by monty on Jul 22, 2016

Alright, Alright, Alright..we have arrived at the final match in the 2nd annual Favorite Classic Movie Actor Tourney. It will be 30's era winner William Powell vs 40's era winner James Stewart. This marks both actors first time in the championship match. Powell made it to the final four last time o read more

You Can’t Take It with Your (1938) – with Jean Arthur and James Stewart

Classic Film Freak Posted by Greg Orypeck on Jun 30, 2016

Share This! “I was going up in the elevator [to work] and it struck me I wasn’t having any fun.  So I came right down and never went back.  Yes, sir, that was thirty-five years ago.”  —Grandpa Vanderhof (Lionel Barrymore) From his experience in directing Our Gang, Mack Sennett and Harry read more

Director Henry Koster and James Stewart

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jan 23, 2016

James Stewart and director Henry Koster made a wonderful team. They worked together on five films, beginning with the highly entertaining Harvey. Stewart had made numerous comedies in the 1930s and 1940s and had a natural knack for comedy, but in the 1950s and 1960s he was turning more and more towa read more

Director Henry Koster and James Stewart

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jan 23, 2016

James Stewart and director Henry Koster made a wonderful team. They worked together on five films, beginning with the highly entertaining Harvey. Stewart had made numerous comedies in the 1930s and 1940s and had a natural knack for comedy, but in the 1950s and 1960s he was turning more and more towa read more

Director Henry Koster and James Stewart

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jan 23, 2016

James Stewart and director Henry Koster made a wonderful team. They worked together on five films, beginning with the highly entertaining Harvey. Stewart had made numerous comedies in the 1930s and 1940s and had a natural knack for comedy, but in the 1950s and 1960s he was turning more and more towa read more

James Stewart Leads a Fools' Parade

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Sep 3, 2015

James Stewart behind "bars" in Fools' Parade. James Stewart's career in the 1960s and 1970s consisted largely of paternal roles, Westerns, and occasional supporting parts. There were some notable exceptions in the 1960s, specifically The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) and The Flight of th read more

The Best Films of James Stewart

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 28, 2014

1. It’s a Wonderful Life 2. Rear Window 3. Vertigo 4. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 5. The Philadelphia Story 6. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 7. Anatomy of a Murder 8. Harvey 9. The Shop Around the Corner 10. You Can’t Take it With You 11. Winchester ’73 12. Rope 13. Destry read more
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