He played “Mr. Smith” -- a virtuous politician in Washington and a noble reporter.
He rode high in the saddle and talked to imaginary friends.
He made us laugh, cry, and scared us to death.
Overall, we shared a most wonderful life with legendary actor Jimmy Stewart.
Now we can remember and cherish one of America’s most beloved movie stars in "Jimmy Stewart: A Wonderful American Life."
Stewart was Hollywood’s perfect image of small-town America—a decent, plainspoken, God-fearing man, who always tried to do what was right.
It’s a program that you and your entire family can enjoy—and you’ll see iconic scenes from some the greatest movies ever made.
You will also see cameos from move greats like John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn, Maureen O’Hara, Ronald Reagan, Doris Day and so many more!
Known for his portrayals of insecure, but morally unbreakable characters, Stewart shined in such classics as "It’s a Wonderful Life," "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," "The Philadelphia Story," "Rear Window," "Vertigo," "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," and "Harvey."
Every moment Stewart was on screen, you couldn’t take your eyes off him!
But there was much more to the Pennsylvania-born, Oscar-winning star than just acting.
A licensed pilot, the lanky 6-foot-3-inch-tall performer enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II and flew dozens of missions in the European theater.
He earned numerous military awards including the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Service Medal and later was promoted to the rank of major general in the Air Force retired list by President Ronald Reagan.
Just like his on-screen image, Stewart was ever humble and unassuming in real life.
He defied Hollywood’s reputation as a place for bad behavior with a happy 45-year marriage and family of four loving children.
In "Jimmy Stewart: A Wonderful American Life" you’ll also get the inside story of Stewart’s most remembered role as George Bailey, the troubled soul on the verge of suicide before an angel saves his life in Frank Capra’s perennial Christmas classic, "It’s a Wonderful Life."
"Jimmy Stewart: A Wonderful American Life" will show you the triumphs and the tragedies in the life of Jimmy Stewart, a staunch Republican his entire life—who supported the Vietnam War even though it took the life of his son Ronald in 1969.
You can’t afford to miss "Jimmy Stewart: A Wonderful American Life."
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