James Stewart: The Ordinary Hero

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On the anniversary of his death, here is a tribute to the legend that is James Stewart.

If there is one aspect of that classic studio era of Hollywood that has endured these many years, that aspect would have to be the inspiration and justice that radiated from every role Jimmy Stewart played.

His films, Mr Smith Goes To Washington and Destry Rides again, to name a handful, tell the story of your ordinary guy going about his ordinary life but possessing extraordinary courage in troubled circumstances. No matter how many blows Jimmy's character suffered, he would always strive through the most grim of times and come out on top.

An Oscar winner twice, once for Best Actor in The Philadelphia Story and an Honorary Oscar in his later life honoring his "50 years of memorable performances", Jimmy has given us so many great moments, edge-of-our-seats gold in Hitchcock masterpieces such as Rear Window.

Perhaps Jimmy's greatest gift to us cinema-goers was his heartbreakingly inspiring role in It's A Wonderful Life, that as well as being a Christmas classic, remains a timeless movie that generation after generation relate to and adore.

James Stewart; the man, the legend, here is my tribute to you with the theme from The Natural.

I hope this tribute shows the true American hero that Jimmy always played, and whom he actually was in real life. As well as his enormous acting talents, Jimmy fought in the Air Force during WW2 and won some of the highest honours a Colonel can receive.

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[Tranc0069]

From what OST you took this song? Beautiful homage!!

[MonroeSmile]

@Tranc0069 Thanks, it's from the film The Natural, the Main Theme.

[Kubelikwise]

This is an absolutely beautiful and very moving tribute to the wonderful Mr Stewart- easily the best one I have seen. The music and the images are perfect.

[MonroeSmile]

@Kubelikwise wow, what a compliment. Thank you so very much.

[whatsupee]

This tribute gives more honor to this unsurpassable artist than any other I've been privileged view. I can't even tell you what an amazing job you've done. Thank you so much.

[MonroeSmile]

Wow thank you very much, I am very grateful for your words. Thank you for taking the time to view and comment. Jimmy sure was an unsurpassable artist.

[nexttimewelove51]

This was beautiful Claudia! I I give you a 10 star rating! James Maitland Stewart is what America is all about. He fought for our country. He was probably the most pleasant actor in Hollywood. He is the greatest actor to ever live. I encourage anyone who hasn't yet visited Jimmy's museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania to do so. It is well worth the trip. I had the opportunity to visit it. There is so much to see.

[89cz3ko]

Thank you so very much for making this, I think he has to be in my top 3 fav. actors I just love him he is so... amazing in his film life and real life. He always makes me smile. Thank you for doing this!!

[brighdaylen]

Actors and gentlemen don't come any finer than Jimmy Stewart. What a wonderful tribute video!

[jfkjrlover]

The man of every woman's dreams.

[ItalianGirlize]

I'm so impressed with this tribute, you have made a great job! James Stewart was perfect.

I just can't describe how much I love him , he was such a great actor , such a great man.

Il était magnifique dans tous les sens du terme <3 .

[Mortthemoose]

Great tribute to an amazing actor - RIP 

[spewintothis]

The greatest man to ever grace cinema.

[257493]

a great tribute to a great actor

[holyunderwear92]

At 1:30, where the music picks up, and you put that great clip of him walking in mr. Smith goes to Washington, I immediatly smile.

Great job :)

[Shabannie]

I enjoyed the clips you selected. You made a wonderful video!

---------Ellen

[DavidTheApache]

A great tribute of my favourite actor of all time. Thanks so much for making this :)

[Alkibiades2010]

A good man, a warrior and patriot as well as being a top-notch actor - they don't make them like him anymore. Thanks for the memory.

[Alkibiades2010]

A good man, a warrior and patriot as well as being a top-notch actor - they don't make them like him anymore. Thanks for the memory.

[860313]

You make such wonderful tributes, thank you so very much for sharing!

[Wunder50]

Thanks for this ! Very well done....

[kmvermeille]

Jimmy had such an amazing style of acting, and played his roles with so much passion! WOW! He was also a great human being: honest, kind, sweet, gentle, decent! He has touched my heart so deep..can't explain how much! I wish he was still around. Love you forever and forever Jimmy!!! You were exceptional!

[dani9714]

As I said before, your videos are wonderful! I love Jimmy, he was fabulous in every sense of the word!

[sunshineclassic]

James Stewart = A wonderful Actor that showed rare talent but yet was so humble.I really liked him in Rear Window and Vivacious Lady

[judsonkr]

@anchorex

What a wonderful story.

[elvisobsessor]

great work...there's no one like Jimmy. :)

[mysteriousperson69]

@nexttimewelove51 Thank you so much for telling us about the Museum. I am now planning a trip! :)