Movies: James Stewart

Jane Fonda hosts a tribute to her father....

Paying homage to two of Hollywood's central icons, the film creates an unparalleled portrait of two very different personalities amidst the demise of the studio system....

Indecisive heiress Dee Dee Dillwood is pushed into marrying her sixth fiancée, but unable to face the wedding night, she flees into the adjacent hotel room of commercial pilot Marvin Payne, who just wants to sleep. She then persuades him to take her ...

A biography of American actress Grace Kelly from her early days as an aspiring actress to her death as Princess of Monaco....

During WWI Bill Pettigrew, a naive young Texan soldier is sent to New York for basic training. He meets worldly wise actress Daisy Heath when her car nearly runs him over....

A documentary encapsulating the career and Western films of director 'John Ford' , including clips from his work and interviews with his colleagues....

Christmas abounds with traditions, from neighborhood carolers to lovingly decorated trees, but from where did all these rituals emerge? This enlightening program looks at the origins of the Western world's most popular Christmas traditions -- from th...

A look at the past, present and future of Hollywood as seen through the eyes of the movie columnist....

A young married couple's relationship becomes strained when he is assigned overseas as a foreign correspondent and she becomes a major stage star....

Steve Grey, reporter for the Daily Star, has a habit of scooping all the other papers in town. When Henry Mander is investigated for the murder of his shady business partner, Grey is one step ahead of the police to the extent that he often dictates h...

Warner Bros. uses the movies to prepare the US for war and keep up morale on the home front during World War II....

Lola, a woman consumed by loneliness after losing everyone in her life, finds solace in reliving Christmas morning every day with her mannequin son, Leo. Trapped in a cycle of nostalgia and grief, Lola clings to the illusion of a perfect family momen...

This short documentary, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer, goes behind the scenes to look at how the sound portion of a talking picture is created....

With his naïve air, his rangy and reassuring silhouette, James Stewart symbolizes success, someone who everybody wants to look like. Behind his legendary nonchalance, Robert Mitchum is the figure of the bad boy, the kind-hearted hooligan who anyone w...

Recap of The Duke's career from its beginning in the silent era up to his final film "The Shootist"....

John Wayne, Henry Fonda and James Stewart discuss working with John Ford...

Terry is the chief car tester for Emery Motors and Frank is an Engineer. Jane has just been hired to work in publicity. Frank and Terry both want Jane to be their girl. Terry has designed a new carburetor that should bring him fame and money, but he ...

A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends....

In this short film, two starstruck movie fans hire a tour guide and see a plethora of Hollywood stars....

A documentary showing the constructive approach taken by the Lou Costello, Jr. Youth Foundation in Los Angeles toward prevention of juvenile delinquency. William Bendix, as a neighborhood policeman, visits the Foundation and discovers the juveniles w...