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Jul 3, 1997 · When he teamed up with Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant in Cukor's most fondly remembered comedy, "The Philadelphia Story" (1940), Stewart received the best-actor Oscar - the only one he ever...
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May 9, 2024 · Jimmy Stewart and his horse co-star Pie had an extraordinary bond on and off-screen, solidifying them as one of the most legendary human-animal partnerships in Hollywood. Horses on film sets have...
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- 'Rope' - 1948. The first of their four films together, the Leopold and Loeb-inspired "Rope" was also Hitchcock’s first color film—and it allowed the all-American Stewart to branch out into darker territory.
- 'Rear Window' - 1954. Many film buffs believe that "Rear Window" is the best film Hitchcock ever made. It's difficult to argue otherwise, given the masterful way in which the director built up the tension and suspense, juxtaposing a radiant Grace Kelly’s cool-headed presence with Stewart’s increasingly obsessive voyeurism.
- 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' - 1956. A remake of Hitchcock’s 1934 British-era thriller of the same name, "The Man Who Knew Too Much" features Stewart in the classic position of a good man entangled in a web of murder and deceit just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
- 'Vertigo' - 1958. Collaborating for the fourth and final time, Stewart and Hitchcock pulled out all the stops for this thriller about sexual obsession. Stewart stars opposite Kim Novak, certainly one of Hitchcock’s more enigmatic leading ladies, to play Scottie Ferguson, a San Francisco-based private investigator who suffers from vertigo and a fear of heights after watching a police officer fall to his death during a rooftop chase.
- “After the Thin Man” (1936) The year 1936 was huge for Stewart. It’s when he got his first major role and also his first starring role. Neither was “After the Thin Man,” but that’s the best movie he made that year.
- “You Can’t Take It With You” (1938) For the first time, Stewart worked with Frank Capra. It would become quite the successful pairing. The film was a huge success, as it won Best Picture and Best Director.
- “Destry Rides Again” (1939) When you think of classic Western actors, there are a lot of names that come to mind. Jimmy Stewart may not be one of the first; however, he actually starred in a TON of Westerns throughout his career.
- “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939) For the first time, but not for the last time, Stewart earned an Oscar nomination for one of his performances. In this classic political drama, Stewart played Jefferson Smith, an idealistic senator who, get this, works for the people.
Aug 15, 2024 · James Stewart and director John Ford unite for this gritty western that tackles the complex issue of cultural assimilation. As a cynical and pragmatic marshal who must confront his own prejudices, Stewart delivers a nuanced performance that exposes the dark side of westward expansion.
May 27, 2022 · "It's a Wonderful Life" was nominated for five Oscars (including best picture and best actor for Stewart), with director Frank Capra also nominated for his work on the film. This was the final of...
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May 20, 2016 · Director: Frank Capra. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Replacing Gary Cooper as Frank Capra’s man of principle, Stewart confirmed the impression the director had drawn while shooting the Oscar-winning You Can’t Take It with You (1938) that he was “probably the best actor who’s ever hit the screen”.
