When Movies Were Good

Episode 22: Jimmy Stewart


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Jimmy Stewart was an incredible legend of the big screen and it was a delight to discuss two of his greatest works. The first film Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939) helped to truly make Stewart into a star and consolidated his image as the loveable strong principled all American boy who is thrust into politics overnight and must deal with its worst elements. There is strong evidence of the force of the noble individual that Stewart would again portray in Its a Wonderful Life. The second movie we discuss is the 1950 movie Harvey. A masterpiece of comedic acting, Stewart gives full flesh and blood on the screen to a six foot white rabbit that only he can see.

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When Movies Were GoodBy Rachel Jay & Matthew Ducza