Tag Archives: Jimmy Stewart

The Directors’ Chair: Rope

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Theresa Brown

The Directors’ Chair: Rope (1948) ROPE ( 1948 ) – SUBVERTING THE DRAWING ROOM PLAY Right off the bat, Hitchcock shows us a murder. “Good Americans usually die young on the battlefield, don’t they? Well the Davids of the world … Continue reading →

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The Directors’ Chair: Rear Window

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Theresa Brown

The Directors’ Chair: Rear Window (Hitchcock, 1954) “REAR WINDOW” (1954) – CURIOSITY KILLED THE… Holed up in his apartment with a broken leg, a photo journalist played by James Stewart, whiles away his recuperative time watching his neighbors in the … Continue reading →

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The Directors’ Chair: The Man Who Knew Too Much

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Theresa Brown

“THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH” ( 1956 ) ~ QUE SERA SERA Why? Because you’re the affable, all-American James Stewart, that’s why. I’ve no real clue why Stewart’s picked, other than he’s a great foil to get pushed around … Continue reading →

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The Barrymore Trilogy Blogathon: Lionel Barrymore in You Can’t Take It With You

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“You can’t take it with you… So what good is it? As near as I can see, the only thing you can take with you is the love of your friends.”    Lionel Barrymore as Grandpa Vanderhoff ….. Anyone who knows … Continue reading →

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In Celebration of National Classic Movie Day: “My Favorite Classic Movie” Blogathon — You Can’t Take It With You

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“You can’t take it with you… So what good is it? As near as I can see, the only thing you can take with you is the love of your friends.”   -Grandpa Vanderhoff ….. Anyone who knows me, knows that … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: You Can’t Take It With You

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

“Maybe it’ll stop you trying to be so desperate about making more money than you can ever use . You can’t take it with you, Mr. Kirby. So what good is it? As near as I can see, the only … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Todd Karns

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born January 15, 1921 Actor Todd Karns! Todd Karns appeared in over 35 film and TV roles — most famously as Harry Bailey (Jimmy Stewart‘s brother) in It’s a Wonderful Life.  Todd Karns also just happens to be the son … Continue reading →

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