Cast: James Stewart

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · James Stewart · Vera Miles · Lee Marvin

Synopsis The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) follows the story of Congressman Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart), who journeys back to the small town of Shinbone with his wife Hallie (Vera Miles) to pay respects to an old acquaintance, Tom Doniphon...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · Grace Kelly · Thelma Ritter · Raymond Burr

Synopsis Rear Window (1954) follows the story of a renowned photographer, L.B. "Jeff" Jeffries (James Stewart), who finds himself confined to his apartment due to a broken leg. Despite the presence of his loving girlfriend Lisa (Grace Kelly) and his dedicated...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Donna Reed · Lionel Barrymore · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis It's a Wonderful Life (1946) follows the journey of a kind-hearted but somewhat faltering individual who contemplates ending his life due to a mistake that was not his fault. In a manner reminiscent of "A Christmas Carol," his gruff yet...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · Kim Novak · Henry Jones · Barbara Bel Geddes

Synopsis Vertigo (1958) follows San Francisco law enforcement officer Scottie Ferguson (James Stewart), who is compelled to leave his job after a tragic incident leaves him with a debilitating fear of heights. When an acquaintance enlists his help to keep an...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Jean Arthur · Lionel Barrymore · Edward Arnold

Synopsis You Can't Take it With You (1938) follows the story of Alice Sycamore, a typist who is deeply in love with her employer, Tony Kirby. Tony is the vice-president of a formidable corporation owned by his ambitious father, Anthony P....

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · John Dall · Farley Granger · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis Rope (1948) follows the story of Brandon and Philip, two ambitious young men residing in a New York apartment. Believing themselves to be intellectually superior, they target their friend David Kentley for murder. Using a rope, they strangle David and...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast James Stewart · Margaret Sullavan · Frank Morgan · Felix Bressart

Synopsis The Shop around the Corner (1940) follows the story of Alfred Kralik, a reserved and gentle headclerk at a Budapest retail store, Matuschek and Company. Daily, the staff eagerly awaits the arrival of their employer, Hugo Matuschek. After responding to...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast James Stewart · Lee Remick · Ben Gazzara · Arthur O'Connell

Synopsis Anatomy of a Murder (1959) follows the intricate legal battle surrounding Army Lieutenant Frederick Manion (Ben Gazzara), who stands accused of killing Barney Quill, a man he believed had sexually assaulted his wife, Laura Manion (Lee Remick). Manion's defense is...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Cary Grant · Katharine Hepburn · James Stewart · Ruth Hussey

Synopsis The Philadelphia Story (1940) follows the life of Tracy Lord, a privileged socialite from Philadelphia's elite Main Line. After her divorce from C.K. Dexter Haven, Tracy is set to marry George Kittredge, a wealthy businessman. However, her wedding plans are...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Jean Arthur · Claude Rains · Edward Arnold

Synopsis Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) follows the journey of Jefferson Smith, a youthful and optimistic leader of the Boy Rangers, who is unexpectedly appointed to the U.S. Senate by a governor seeking to fill a vacancy. Upon arriving in...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast James Stewart · Shelley Winters · Dan Duryea · Stephen McNally

Synopsis Winchester '73 (1950) follows the journey of a determined cowboy, Lin McAdam, who secures a prized Winchester 1873 repeating rifle after winning a shooting competition. However, his victory is short-lived as the second-place contestant swiftly steals the coveted firearm. This...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast James Stewart · Arthur Kennedy · Rock Hudson · Julie Adams

Synopsis Bend of the River (1952) follows the journey of Glyn McLyntock and his companion Cole, two individuals with dubious histories, as they guide a wagon train filled with settlers from Missouri to the Oregon territory. After founding a settlement near...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast James Stewart · Ruth Roman · Corinne Calvet · Walter Brennan

Synopsis The Far Country (1954) follows the journey of a determined cattle driver, played by James Stewart, who embarks on a challenging expedition to transport his herd northward to Alaska. The film, set against the backdrop of the rugged Yukon, showcases...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast James Stewart · Arthur Kennedy · Donald Crisp · Aline MacMahon

Synopsis The Man from Laramie (1955) follows the journey of enigmatic Will Lockhart, who brings provisions to Barbara Waggoman, the proprietor of a store in the secluded town of Coronado, nestled within Apache territory. Soon, Lockhart finds himself in a tense...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · Doris Day · Brenda De Banzie · Bernard Miles

Synopsis The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) follows Dr. Ben McKenna, his wife Jo, and their child Hank as they embark on a sightseeing adventure through Africa. During their journey, they cross paths with the enigmatic Louis Bernard on a...

Direction Henry Koster

Cast James Stewart · Josephine Hull · Peggy Dow · Charles Drake

Synopsis Harvey (1950) presents a heartwarming tale based on a beloved stage play, focusing on Elwood P. Dowd, a man who has an unusual companion: a spirit manifesting as a giant rabbit named Harvey, visible only to Elwood and occasionally to...

Direction John Ford

Cast James Stewart · Richard Widmark · Shirley Jones · Linda Cristal

Synopsis Two Rode Together (1961) follows the journey of two rugged individuals from the Wild West as they embark on a mission to rescue and return a group of settlers who have been held captive by the Comanche tribe for an...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast James Stewart · Robert Ryan · Janet Leigh · Millard Mitchell

Synopsis The Naked Spur (1953) follows the relentless pursuit of Howard Kemp (James Stewart), a seasoned bounty hunter who has been tracking down the notorious killer Ben Vandergroat (Robert Ryan) for an extended period. As Kemp traverses the rugged terrain of...

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast John Ford · Clint Eastwood · Peter Bogdanovich · Martin Scorsese

Synopsis Directed by John Ford (1971) explores the remarkable journey and cinematic legacy of the renowned filmmaker John Ford. This documentary delves into Ford's personal life and his extensive body of work, offering an in-depth look at the man behind some...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Margaret Sullavan · James Stewart · Robert Young · Frank Morgan

Synopsis The Mortal Storm (1940) unfolds in the picturesque south German Alps of 1933, where University professor Victor Roth enjoys a peaceful life with his family and friends. However, the tranquility is abruptly disrupted with the rise of Adolf Hitler's regime....