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Best Films of James Stewart
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It's a Wonderful Life (60th Anniversary Edition)It's a Wonderful Life (60th Anniversary Edition)
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One of my favorite 3 movies of any kind. A regular Christmas fixture, it's sometimes chopped for TV, so be sure to see/get the full length version.(Frank Capra 1946)
Destry Rides AgainDestry Rides Again
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A rousing western with charm and comedy too. 1939. One of an amazing number of outstanding films that year.
Anatomy of a MurderAnatomy of a Murder
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Stewart's most dynamic fiery role, a courtroom lawyer with another superbly acted lawyer opponent, George C. Scott. My favorite courtroom drama. Nominated for Best Picture in 1959.
The Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
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Paired with John Wayne in a really good John Ford western.
HarveyHarvey
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A 1951 comedy. Stewart plays Elwood P. Dowd, a guy with an imaginary friend, the Pooka. Oscar nom for Stewart. There was a later remake with Stewart around 1973(for TV). WHY????
Vertigo (Collector's Edition)Vertigo (Collector's Edition)
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Two good Hitchcocks in a row here.Stewart plays a retired police detective with a fear of heights who falls in love with Kim Novak.
Rear Window (Collector's Edition)Rear Window (Collector's Edition)
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Stewart plays a wheelchair bound guy who thinks he is witnessing a crime in a nearby apartment with his binoculars.
After the Thin ManAfter the Thin Man
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He wasn't really a star yet, but he does well in his role here. If you like Stewart, this is an easy introduction to the great Thin Man series with William Powell and Myrna Loy.(Six really good and amusing detective mysteries).
Firecreek [VHS]Firecreek [VHS]
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This and the next one are two very good westerns. This one co-stars Henry Fonda.
Two Rode Together [VHS]Two Rode Together [VHS]
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With Richard Widmark.
The ShootistThe Shootist
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Speaking of sentiment, this western was John Wayne's last film and everyone knew it during filming and among its audiences too. It's pretty good and Stewart plays the doctor of Wayne, a gunfighter on his last legs, like Wayne himself.
ShenandoahShenandoah
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Stewart plays a Quaker pacifist with his sons drawn into war.
The Shop Around the CornerThe Shop Around the Corner
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Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonMr. Smith Goes to Washington
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A tad too simplistic, idealistic and sentimental for me, but it's definitely one of Stewart's most popular films.Another beloved Frank Capra film.
The Philadelphia StoryThe Philadelphia Story
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Actually Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn dominate here. It's more popular with others than with me.
Call Northside 777 (Fox Film Noir)Call Northside 777 (Fox Film Noir)
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Of Human Hearts [VHS]Of Human Hearts [VHS]
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You Can't Take It With YouYou Can't Take It With You
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This Frank Capra screwball comedy won Best Picture for 1938. Not my cup of tea.
The Naked SpurThe Naked Spur
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The rest are all westerns that are much admired by film critics. I found them only moderately enjoyable.
The Rare BreedThe Rare Breed
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The Man From LaramieThe Man From Laramie
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Bend Of The RiverBend Of The River
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Broken ArrowBroken Arrow
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Winchester '73Winchester '73
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The Far CountryThe Far Country
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Johnny's Favorite Moments - The Best of the 70s & 80sJohnny's Favorite Moments - The Best of the 70s & 80s
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Stewart was always an entertaining guest with Carson in the 70's. Most memorable was the clip here of the poem he wrote for his dog.(There may be another Stewart clip on this disc too...maybe).