To many others, including Jose Ferrer, John Rankin was suggesting that the Jews were as bad as the Communists. ... I heard there were some of the more right-wing community in Hollywood who were angry at Rankin's speech, including John ...
Classics such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Philadelphia Story, Harvey, and, of course, It’s A Wonderful Life are far more than mere movies; they are visions of America as it wanted to be seen.
Chronicles the private life of the beloved American film star, following Stewart from his youth in a small town in Pennsylvania to the heights of Hollywood stardom, and covers topics such as his military service and family life.
It is needed and wanted. Bravo!" - Gay Talese. "This is a very well researched and written book. . . . It fills a place in history about no mere actor but a courageous and selfless man, Brigadier General Jimmy Stewart, USAF.
With fresh insight and unprecedented access, bestselling biographer Marc Eliot finally tells the previously untold story of one of our greatest screen and real-life heroes.
It is needed and wanted. Bravo!" - Gay Talese. "This is a very well researched and written book. . . . It fills a place in history about no mere actor but a courageous and selfless man, Brigadier General Jimmy Stewart, USAF.
. . . He would feel honored by this book." --Kelly Stewart Harcourt, daughter of Jimmy Stewart "Smith's clear admiration for Stewart comes through on every page, but with an understatement that even George Bailey could have lived with.