Jimmy Stewart: The Truth Behind the LegendSimon and Schuster, 1 mrt 2013 - 336 pagina's Many of the stars of the silver screen in twentieth-century Hollywood became national icons, larger-than-life figures held up as paragons of American virtues. Unfortunately, the private lives of actors such as John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Errol Flynn rarely lived up to the idealistic roles they portrayed. However, James Stewart was known as the underdog fighter in many of his films and in real life. He was highly decorated for his bravery during his time as a bomber pilot during World War II and was adored for his earnest and kindly persona. Here many unknown sides of Stewart are revealed: his explosive temper, his complex love affairs, his service as a secret agent for the FBI, his innate shyness, and his passionate patriotism. Munn’s personal touch shines through his writing, as he was a friend of Stewart and his wife, Gloria, and interviewed them as well as their colleagues and friends. This definitive biography reveals the childhood ups and downs that formed this cinema hero, explores the legendary Fonda–Stewart relationship, and recounts Stewart’s experiences making acclaimed films that include The Philadelphia Story, Rear Window, Anatomy of a Murder, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. |
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Beat the Kaiser | |
Inventions and Education | |
The Ladys | |
Taking to the Stage | |
Hollywood | |
Gangsters | |
The Secret FBI Agent | |
Undercover in Hollywood | |
Gloria | |
Keeping All the Balls in the | |
The Anthony Mann Years | |
Friendships Renewed and Destroyed | |
Times of Depression | |
The Last Good Decade | |
What Shall We Do With Jimmy Stewart? | |
Star Status | |
An Oscar and a Commission | |
Over There | |
Trying For a Wonderful Life | |
The Television Years | |
Honoured to the Very | |
Filmography | |
Sources Bibliography | |
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