vertigoman82 Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 James Stewart was truly the gentleman of the screen in his day. Many people say that they haven't seen a Stewart film they never liked. Maybe it was because he went beyond acting and personified the average person so well. He definitely deserved more then his one oscar for "The Philadelphia Story", but At least he has the honor of being nominated four other times. Here's a list of my favorite Stewart films, granted it's hard to do that! I'll keep it to 15:) Mr.Smith Goes to Washington You Can't Take it With You Vertigo The Man Who Knew Too Much The Mortal Storm It's A Wonderful Life It's A Wonderful World The Stratton Story Vivacious Lady Thunder Bay Broken Arrow Winchester 73' The Spirit of St. Louis Shenandoah The Shop Around the Corner I didn't know it was so hard to pick just 15...their all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealfuster Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 and I'll go with the following as my favorite Stewart roles in films: Call Northside 777 Anatomy of a Murder Harvey, The Shop Around the Corner, It's a Wondeful LIfe [sure it's corny but he is great!] Destry Rides Again The Philadelphia Story Bell, Book and Candle I have an obsession about Vertigo, which I've seen around 25 times, and he is wonderful with Novak in that film. I may have to disagree with you on one film. Being that I am kind of a fan of Charles Lindbergh, I found Stewart a bit laughable in The Spirit of St. Louis, being that he was way too old to play Lucky Lindy. Other than that it is a decent film and so is his portrayal. Viva, Jimmy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhryun Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 in AN AMERICAN TALE FIVAL GOES WEST he plays the dog also as the doctor in THE SHOOTEST with THE DUKE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwtwbooklover Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 The Shop Around the Corner he was so sexy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhryun Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Mr.Smith Goes to Washington Rope Rear Window Wonderful acting!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alix1929 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 I have to also vote for SHOP AROUND THE CORNER for the exact same reason as someone else--he was incredibly sexy. I also liked him in a very small 1936 role, WIFE VS. SECRETARY. He played Jean Harlow's young boyfriend. He said that in one scene, he had to "make out" with beautiful Jean, and they had to do take after take! He said he was very embarassed, but Jean, was very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhryun Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER VERTIGO IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan36saz Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 SHOP AROUND THE CORNER REAR WINDOW IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ROPE THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH VERTIGO THE GLENN MILLER STORY THE FBI STORY YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON BORN TO DANCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainablue1 Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I still love Mr. Bailey from It's A Wonderful Life. My #1 character for James Stewart. So much emotion- sad, happy, despair, elation, all so "real" and like the everyday man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargzn Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 If I had to choose only one favorite actor in the whole wide world, past or present, it would be Jimmy. So, I love this thread! thanks Vertigoman. Most of my favorite Jimmy roles have already been mentioned, but since you asked.... In no particular order: *IAWL - George Bailey -- okay, okay, that would be number one : ) *Shennandoah *The Mortal Storm (A bit melodramatic, but oh-my-gosh, what a treasure. I had actually taped something else, but was lucky to find this on the same tape.) *Anatomy of a Murder *The Glenn Miller Story *You Can't Take It With You *Mr Smith Goes To Washington *Mr Hobbs Takes A Vacation (I love the part in the boat, with his son) *The Philadelphia Story (Of course!!) *The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance *The Shootist *Rear Window *Bell, Book & Candle *Call Northside 777 *Shop Around The Corner I'm ashamed to admit this, but I finally saw Vertigo from start to finish, just a couple of weeks ago. He was excellent, as usual, but I can't count it (yet) among my favorites. Also, I may be from St. Louis, but I find Spirt of StL hard to sit through. Jimmy was fine, but I thought it was overlong. Aside from that little complaint, I don't think he made one stinker. James Stewart was definitely a 'rare breed'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwtwbooklover Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 kelsea25-What is It's a Wonderful World about? Is it a sequel to It's a Wonderful Life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bggalaxy Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 "IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD" is a fun film he made with Claudette Colbert. He plays a detective on the run (with Claudette Colbert's help) trying to clear his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhryun Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 "It's a Wonderful World" has nothing to do with "It's a wonderful Life". I think bggalaxy answered you're question. It's a great movie. You should watch it next time it's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooshsaz Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 definitly Glenn Miller Story...true story replayed by a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhryun Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 "Harvey" is one of the movies I put in if I need cheering up. It works every time. I think Jimmy Stewart is just perfect in most anything he does but this is my favorite, followed by "Its a Wonderful Life" and "Call Northside 777". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhryun Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Has anybody see Jimmy in the great biopic "Carbine Williams"?? I taped this off TCM awhile back and really liked it. It's not on video or DVD. If you get the chance to watch this, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Excellent Flick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhryun Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 How can I choose.... You can't take it with you Mr. Smith Goes To Washington It's A Wonderful Life After the Thin Man (playsDavid Graham) Destry Rides Again The Man Who Knew Too Much Mr. Hobb's Takes A Vacation Made For Each Other I haven't seen It's A Wonderful World yet, but would like too...has it played on TCM? Tabitha in Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangman9312 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 It's a Wonderful World has to be my favorite James Stewart film. Steward and Colbert are wonderful together. Especially loved the scenes with Stewart disguised as a boy scout --complete with coke-bottle glasses--tramping awkwardly through the woods. This is another one of the movies which I found on television late one night when afflicted with insomnia. Man, was I happy I couldn't get to sleep that night! "I swear by my eyes!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sucker4classics Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have to agree that Its a Wonderful Life is my Favorite. It really gets me into the Christmas Spirit. I notice below that you list its a wonderful world. I am not sure that I have seen that. Is it a sequel to its a wonderful life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangman9312 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 No, It's a Wonderful World is a screwball comedy from 1940 (approximately) and stars Stewart as a private detective who's on the run because he's been accused of murder. His leading lady is Claudette Colbert as a rather off-the-wall poet he meets along the way and takes hostage. At first she's afraid of him but gradually falls for him. It's an outstanding film, one of the best things either of its stars ever did. It shows up sometimes on TCM, but not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhryun Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 You Can't Take It With You Mr. Smith Goes to Washington It's A Wonderful Life The Man Who Knew Too Much I havent seen It's A Wonderful World yet, but would really like too. Tabitha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katyscar11ett Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Harvey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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