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- VERTIGO (1958) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Screenplay by Alec Coppel and Samuel Taylor, based on the book ‘D’entre les morts’ by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac.
- IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) Directed by Frank Capra. Screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra, based on the story ‘The Greatest Gift’ by Philip Van Doren Sten.
- MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) Directed by Frank Capra. Screenplay by Sidney Buchman, story by Lewis R. Foster. Starring Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell, Beulah Bondi, Eugene Pallette, H.B.
- REAR WINDOW (1954) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Screenplay by John Michael Hayes, based on the short story ‘It Had to Be Murder’ by Cornell Woolrich.
- It’S A Wonderful Life
- Rear Window
- Vertigo
- Anatomy of A Murder
- The Philadelphia Story
- Harvey
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
- Rope
- The Glenn Miller Story
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is a classic Christmas film released in 1946, directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams to help others and is now contemplating suicide on Christmas Eve. The movie follows George as he is visited by his guardian angel, Clarence (played by Henry Travers), who shows ...
“Rear Window” is a classic mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1954. It stars James Stewart and Grace Kelly in the lead roles, with Thelma Ritter and Raymond Burr in supporting roles. The film is based on a short story by Cornell Woolrich titled “It Had to Be Murder.” The film follows the story of L.B. “Jeff” Jefferie...
“Vertigo” is a classic psychological thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1958. The film stars James Stewart as John “Scottie” Ferguson, a retired police detective who suffers from acrophobia and vertigo, and Kim Novak as Madeleine Elster/Judy Barton, the woman he becomes obsessed with after being hired to follow her. The film...
“Anatomy of a Murder” is a 1959 American courtroom drama film directed by Otto Preminger and starring James Stewart, Lee Remick, and Ben Gazzara. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Traver, a pen name for Michigan Supreme Court Justice John D. Voelker. The plot revolves around the trial of a small-town Michigan lawyer, Paul Bi...
“The Philadelphia Story” is a classic romantic comedy film released in 1940, directed by George Cukor and starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart. The film tells the story of socialite Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), who is about to marry a wealthy but dull man named George Kittredge (John Howard). However, her plans are complicat...
“Harvey” is a comedy-drama film directed by Henry Koster and released in 1950. The film is based on the play of the same name by Mary Chase, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1945. The film stars James Stewart in the lead role, with a supporting cast that includes Josephine Hull, Peggy Dow, and Cecil Kellaway. The film tells the story of El...
“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” is a 1939 political comedy-drama directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart in the titular role. The film tells the story of a naive and idealistic young man named Jefferson Smith who is appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate. Stewart’s performance in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” is widely c...
“Rope” is a thriller film released in 1948, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart, John Dall, and Farley Granger. The movie is based on the play of the same name by Patrick Hamilton. The film follows two college friends, Brandon (played by Dall) and Phillip (played by Granger), who strangle their classmate David (played by Dick Ho...
“The Glenn Miller Story” is a musical biographical film released in 1954, directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart and June Allyson in the lead roles. It is a fictionalized retelling of the life of the famous American big band leader and musician, Glenn Miller. The film follows Glenn Miller (played by James Stewart) from his early days a...
“The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” is a classic Western film directed by John Ford and released in 1962. The film stars James Stewart as Ransom “Ranse” Stoddard, a lawyer who travels to the town of Shinbone in the Old West to establish a law practice. He becomes embroiled in a conflict with a notorious outlaw named Liberty Valance, played by Lee Ma...
Jan 19, 2024 · Call him Jimmy. Call him a five-time Best Actor nominee. Whatever you call him, Jimmy Stewart is one of the most legendary actors of all time. He starred in countless notable films, so much so we...
Sep 19, 2024 · This list of the best James Stewart movies was created to highlight the versatility and timeless appeal of his performances, ranked by film enthusiasts and fans who know his work best.
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May 20, 2019 · Tour our photo gallery of the 25 greatest James Stewart films, ranked worst to best, including It's a Wonderful Life, Vertigo, Rear Window.
1. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. 19392h 9mApproved. 8.1 (123K) Rate. 73Metascore. A naive youth leader is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans promptly collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington, but he tries to forge ahead despite attacks on his character.
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May 15, 2023 · Some of the best, most iconic movies of beloved star James ("Jimmy") Stewart's career include Rear Window, Vertigo, and It's a Wonderful Life.
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