Jimmy Stewart is one of my favorite classic movie actors. Every one of these Jimmy Stewart movies is one of my favorite all time movies.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Director: Frank Capra
Year: 1938
Stewart plays Jefferson Smith
Also stars Jean Arthur and Claude Rains
This is my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie where Stewart plays a David who goes up against the Goliath of corrupt politics in Washington D.C.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Director: Frank Capra
Year: 1946
Stewart plays George Baily
Also stars Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore
This isn’t just a Christmas favorite. In this movie, Stewart shows that we have a great influence on others without knowing it.
Rope
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Year: 1948
Stewart plays Rupert Cadell
Also stars Brandon Shaw and Phillip Morgan
This is my favorite Alfred Hitchcock movie and the first Hitchcock movie that stars Jimmy Stewart. It is a chilling reminder of the philosophy that allowed Hitler to rise to power.
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Year: 1956
Stewart plays Dr. Benjamin McKenna
Also stars Doris Day
This is my next to favorite Alfred Hitchcock movie. Stewart has the choice of saving his son by allowing another man to die or saving the man and risking his son’s life. Every time I watch this movie, I still am on the edge of my seat.
Rear Window
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Year: 1954
Stewart plays LB Jeffries
Also stars Grace Kelly
Another Alfred Hitchcock favorite that explores the question of what would you do if you witnessed a murder outside your window and nobody believed you.
Harvey
Director: Henry Koster
Year: 1950
Stewart plays Elwood P. Dodd
Also stars Josephine Hull
I love this movie about a giant invisible rabbit.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence
Director: John Ford
Year: 1962
Stewart plays Ransom Stoddard
Also stars John Wayne, Vera Mills, and Lee Marvin
This is one of the best westerns ever made and the best western Jimmy Stewart was in.
Vertigo
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Year: 1958
Stewart plays John “Scottie” Ferguson
Also stars Kim Novack
I love Alfred Hitchcock movies, and when Alfred Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart get together, it’s always good. This isn’t my favorite because, at times, the pace is too slow, but it’s a good one.
Shenandoah
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Year: 1965
Stewart plays Charlie Anderson
Also stars Doug McClure
A great western. When Charlie Anderson tries to keep his family out of the Civil War, it comes to him.
Take Her, She’s Mine
Director: Henry Koster
Year: 1963
Stewart plays Frank Michaelson
Also stars Sandra Dee, Audrey Meadows
Jimmy Stewart is hilarious as a father raising a teenage daughter who is in over his head.
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Seen all of them except the last two (have to agree on your assessment of Hitchcock/Stewart films, though.) I’ll have to pick up the last two–the 10th especially sounds terrific!
You left out the classic Christmas film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” But I’m with you. If Jimmy Stewart (or James Stewart in his early career) is in the movie, it’s a good movie!!!
OOPS! You didn’t leave it out! I just zoomed right past it as I was reading through the titles. You’re tough, girl! You know all my favorite Stewart movies!!!
You got some of my favorites. I made my son sit and watch the advice Stewart gives his future son-in-law in Shenandoah. I told my son that if he remembers that when he marries, he will be a happy man.
“Just love her.”
Wise advice.
I also cracked up at Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation, Jeff and I laughed out our nose at the end of Come Live With Me, The Shop Around the Corner is one of my favorite Christmas movies, and You Can’t Take it With You is superb characterization… Oh so many!!!
Naomi, those are some great ones too. It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite Christmas movie, but that’s a good one too.