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List Of All James Stewart Movies

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Here is the list of all James Stewart movies.

James Stewart (1908-1997) was an American actor known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to portray characters with depth and authenticity. He appeared in more than 80 films during his career, and was considered one of the greatest actors of his time.

Stewart was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and attended Princeton University before pursuing a career in acting. He made his film debut in 1935 and quickly established himself as a leading man, starring in a series of successful films such as "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and "It's a Wonderful Life." His performances were marked by his everyman persona and his ability to convey a wide range of emotions.

During World War II, Stewart served in the United States Army Air Forces, and became a decorated war hero, rising to the rank of colonel. He continued to act after the war, and appeared in several notable films such as "The Philadelphia Story" and "Vertigo." He also starred in several Westerns, including "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "Shenandoah."

Stewart's career spanned several decades, and he received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "The Philadelphia Story." He was also known for his philanthropic work, and was a prominent supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.

Stewart was married to his wife Gloria for 45 years, and they had twin daughters together. He continued to act until his death in 1997 at the age of 89. His legacy as one of the greatest actors of all time lives on through his films and his enduring impact on the world of cinema.

List of all James Stewart movies

Year Film Role Director Notes
1934 Art Trouble Jack Burton Ralph Staub shorts (uncredited)
1935 The Murder Man Shorty Tim Whelan
1936 Next Time We Love Christopher Tyler Edward H. Griffith First significant role (first time second-billed)
Rose Marie John Flower W. S. Van Dyke
Wife vs. Secretary Dave Clarence Brown
Small Town Girl Elmer Clampett William A. Wellman
Speed Terry Martin Edwin L. Marin First starring role (first time top-billed)
The Gorgeous Hussy Roderick "Rowdy" Dow Clarence Brown
Born to Dance Ted Barker Roy Del Ruth
After the Thin Man David Graham W. S. Van Dyke
1937 Seventh Heaven Chico Henry King
The Last Gangster Paul North Sr. Edward Ludwig Alternative title: Another Public Enemy
Navy Blue and Gold John "Truck" Cross/John Cross Carter Sam Wood
1938 Of Human Hearts Jason Wilkins Clarence Brown
Vivacious Lady Prof. Peter Morgan Jr. George Stevens
The Shopworn Angel Pvt. William "Texas" Pettigrew H. C. Potter
You Can't Take It with You Tony Kirby Frank Capra
1939 Made for Each Other John Horace "Johnny" Mason John Cromwell
The Ice Follies of 1939 Larry Hall Reinhold Schünzel
It's a Wonderful World Guy Johnson W. S. Van Dyke
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Jefferson Smith Frank Capra New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actor
Destry Rides Again Thomas Jefferson Destry Jr. George Marshall
1940 The Shop Around the Corner Alfred Kralik Ernst Lubitsch
The Mortal Storm Martin Breitner Frank Borzage
No Time for Comedy Gaylord "Gay" Esterbrook William Keighley
The Philadelphia Story Macaulay "Mike" Connor George Cukor Academy Award for Best Actor
1941 Come Live with Me Bill Smith Clarence Brown
Pot o' Gold James Hamilton "Jimmy" Haskel George Marshall
Ziegfeld Girl Gilbert "Gil" Young Robert Z. Leonard Final film before World War II service
1946 It's a Wonderful Life George Bailey Frank Capra Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actor
1947 Magic Town Lawrence "Rip" Smith William A. Wellman
1948 Call Northside 777 P.J. McNeal Henry Hathaway
On Our Merry Way Slim King Vidor
Leslie Fenton
John Huston
George Stevens
Rope Rupert Cadell Alfred Hitchcock
You Gotta Stay Happy Marvin Payne H.C. Potter
1949 The Stratton Story Monty Stratton Sam Wood
Malaya John Royer Richard Thorpe
1950 Winchester '73[I] Lin McAdam Anthony Mann Smash hit that revived his post-WW2 career
Broken Arrow Tom Jeffords Delmer Daves
Harvey Elwood P. Dowd Henry Koster Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actor
Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
The Jackpot William J. 'Bill' Lawrence Walter Lang
1951 No Highway in the Sky Theodore Honey Henry Koster
1952 The Greatest Show on Earth Buttons Cecil B. DeMille
Bend of the River Glyn McLyntock Anthony Mann
Carbine Williams David Marshall "Marsh" Williams Richard Thorpe
1953 The Naked Spur Howard Kemp Anthony Mann
Thunder Bay Steve Martin Anthony Mann
1954 The Glenn Miller Story Glenn Miller Anthony Mann Nominated—BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor
The Far Country Jeff Webster Anthony Mann
Rear Window L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies Alfred Hitchcock
1955 The Man from Laramie Will Lockhart Anthony Mann
Strategic Air Command Lt. Col. Robert "Dutch" Holland Anthony Mann
1956 The Man Who Knew Too Much Dr. Benjamin "Ben" McKenna Alfred Hitchcock
1957 The Spirit of St. Louis Charles Lindbergh Billy Wilder
Night Passage Grant McLaine James Neilson
1958 Vertigo[I] Det. John "Scottie" Ferguson Alfred Hitchcock San Sebastián International Film Festival Award for Best Actor
Bell, Book and Candle Shepherd "Shep" Henderson Richard Quine
1959 Anatomy of a Murder Paul Biegler Otto Preminger Laurel Award for Top Male Dramatic Performance
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
Venice Film Festival – Volpi Cup
Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actor
Nominated—BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor
The FBI Story John Michael "Chip" Hardesty Mervyn LeRoy
1960 The Mountain Road Major Baldwin Daniel Mann
1961 Two Rode Together Marshal Guthrie McCabe John Ford Nominated—Laurel Award for Top Action Performance (3rd place)
1962 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Ransom Stoddard John Ford Bronze Wrangler for Theatrical Motion Picture
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation Roger Hobbs Henry Koster Silver Bear for Best Actor
Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Nominated—Laurel Award for Top Male Comedy Performance (3rd place)
How the West Was Won Linus Rawlings Henry Hathaway
1963 Take Her, She's Mine Frank Michaelson Henry Koster Nominated—Laurel Award for Top Male Comedy Performance (4th place)
1964 Cheyenne Autumn Wyatt Earp John Ford
1965 Dear Brigitte Prof. Robert Leaf Henry Koster
Shenandoah Charlie Anderson Andrew McLaglen
The Flight of the Phoenix Capt. Frank Towns Robert Aldrich
1966 The Rare Breed Sam Burnett Andrew McLaglen
1968 Firecreek Johnny Cobb Vincent McEveety
Bandolero! Mace Bishop Andrew McLaglen
1970 The Cheyenne Social Club John O'Hanlan Gene Kelly
1971 Fools' Parade Mattie Appleyard Andrew McLaglen Alternative title: Dynamite Man from Glory Jail
1976 The Shootist Dr. E.W. Hostetler Don Siegel
1977 Airport '77 Philip Stevens Jerry Jameson
1978 The Big Sleep General Sternwood Michael Winner
The Magic of Lassie Clovis Mitchell Don Chaffey
1980 The Green Horizon The Old Man Susumu Hani Alternative title: A Tale of Africa
1991 An American Tail: Fievel Goes West Wylie Burp Phil Nibbelink
Simon Wells
Voice (final film role)


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