Tag Archives: James Stewart

Rope (1948) Rated PG

Posted on September 8, 2013 by laurarachel4

Brandon Shaw and Phillip Morgan, roommates, decide to commit the perfect murder right before a dinner party. Based on the play Rope, which was inspired by the life murder of Bobby Franks. Starring John Dall, Farley Granger, Edith Evanson, James Stewart This … Continue reading →

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Made for Each Other (1939) Rated NR

Posted on September 5, 2013 by laurarachel4

A young couple gets married after knowing each other for a day. Starring Carole Lombard, James Stewart, Charles Coburn This film takes us through the first few years of marriage of a couple that married on the fly. The ups … Continue reading →

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The Shopworn Angel (1938) Rated G

Posted on August 29, 2013 by laurarachel4

A Texan GI is sent to New York for basic training before being shipped out to WWI. While there he meets a worldly actress and falls for her. Starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Walter Pidgeon, Hattie McDaniel I really enjoyed … Continue reading →

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The Glenn Miller Story (1953)

Posted on March 3, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated G Based on the true story of Glenn Miller. One of the top band leaders of the 40s, whose big songs are, In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, and Chattanooga Choo-choo. Starring James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Louis Armstrong This is … Continue reading →

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On Our Merry Way (1948)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A newly married Classified ads clerk moonlights as a newspaper reporter for money. When he goes on the street to ask a simple question, “Has a little child ever changed your life?” He gets a different answer every time … Continue reading →

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The Philadelphia Story (1940)

Posted on August 27, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A Socialite prepares to remarry when her ex shows up with a tabloid reporter. Comedy ensues in this romance based on the Broadway play by the same name. A wonderfully acting film from all three actors, Katherine Hepburn, … Continue reading →

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The Man From Laramie (1955)

Posted on April 13, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Great Story. Beautifully filmed. I relished in James Stewart’s performance but I must say that Arthur Kennedy took the show. His performance almost out shines Stewart’s. This film isn’t your average Western. It’s more of a mystery or … Continue reading →

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After the Thin Man (1936)

Posted on March 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This film is very entertaining, even though you can figure out whodunit, it keeps you engrossed in the story.  The actors all did a wonderful job with their portrayal, especially James Stewart. This was one of Jimmy Stewart’s … Continue reading →

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Come Live With Me (1941)

Posted on February 5, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This film is a classic romantic comedy. It’s a fluff of a tale. The  immigration official was too unrealistic but I blame it on the writing not the acting. I also felt that the romance seemed rushed, which again … Continue reading →

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The Far Country (1955)

Posted on January 27, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR The Far Country is another great western starring James Stewart. The writing was excellent in keeping Stewart as an anti-hero for as long as possible. As much as the film was excellent, I kept wondering who Stewart was going … Continue reading →

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