Commentary
Jimmy Stewart is one of the most beloved actors from the Golden Era or any other era of Hollywood. He’s best remembered as the wealthy dreamer in “You Can’t Take It with You” (1938), the courageous defender of liberty in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939), and the unsung hero of Bedford Falls in “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946). These three Frank Capra movies are indeed some of Stewart’s finest works. However, the talented actor also gave brilliant performances in his other films, which are less remembered today. In each of these roles, you can see the wholesome, honest everyman quality which made him the ideal Capra leading man.
