Jimmy Stewart by Michael Munn

Jimmy Stewart by Michael Munn

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.

Michael Munn is a British author, film historian, actor, and screenwriter. His experiences in the movie business have greatly informed his actor biographies. His twenty-six books include Tony Curtis: Nobody's Perfect, John Wayne: The Man Behind the Myth, Lord Larry: The Secret Life of Laurence Olivier, and Richard Burton: Prince of Players. He lives in Sudbury, Suffolk, England.

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ISBN 13	9781626360945
ISBN 10	1626360944
Title	Jimmy Stewart
Author	Michael Munn
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Skyhorse Publishing
Year published	2013-09-19
Number of pages	336
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