Search results
From the beginning of his film career in 1934 through his final theatrical project in 1991, Stewart appeared in more than 92 films, television programs, and short subjects. Stewart received several awards and nominations for his work.
James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor, military aviator, and poet. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart's film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991.
1. The Murder Man. 1935 1h 9m Approved. 6.8 (1.3K) Rate. When a crooked businessman is fatally shot, a hotshot New York newspaper reporter specializing in murder stories narrows in on the dead man's associate. Director Tim Whelan Stars Spencer Tracy James Stewart Virginia Bruce. 2. Rosemary's Baby. 1968 2h 17m R. 8.0 (241K) Rate.
His famous collaborations with Frank Capra, in You Can't Take It with You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), and, after World War II, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) helped to launch his career as a star and to establish his screen persona as the likable everyman.
- January 1, 1
- Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- 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.
Jun 23, 2014 · Clearly one of the greatest actors Hollywood produced, here are James Stewart’s 15 greatest films. 15. You Can’t Take It With You (1938) One of the Stewart’s first important actor – director relationships was with Frank Capra, who used Stewart ‘average guy’ persona to great effect.
When a crooked businessman is fatally shot, a hotshot New York newspaper reporter specializing in murder stories narrows in on the dead man’s associate. In 1935, Stewart signed a contract with MGM studios and began his impressive film career. MGM cast him in musicals, dramas, comedies, and westerns.
