Comments on: James Stewart Centennial http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/05/20/james-stewart-centennial/ The Internet home for American gay conservatives. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:29:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Ted B. (Charging Rhino) http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/05/20/james-stewart-centennial/#comment-186522 Ted B. (Charging Rhino) Wed, 21 May 2008 18:19:37 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3192#comment-186522 For some odd reason, It always tickled me when Stewart appeared in Johnny Carson the screen-caption would read "Brig. Gen. James Stewart". Not only was Stewart a USAAF bomber pilot in WW2 over Europe, he stayed active in the USAF Reserves well into the 1960's when he retired with a service-earned general's star. Hoiw many of the current Hollywood crowd are Reservists? ...Not to mention Generals? For some odd reason, It always tickled me when Stewart appeared in Johnny Carson the screen-caption would read “Brig. Gen. James Stewart”. Not only was Stewart a USAAF bomber pilot in WW2 over Europe, he stayed active in the USAF Reserves well into the 1960’s when he retired with a service-earned general’s star.

Hoiw many of the current Hollywood crowd are Reservists? …Not to mention Generals?

]]> By: Brian in Brooklyn http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/05/20/james-stewart-centennial/#comment-186425 Brian in Brooklyn Wed, 21 May 2008 16:24:20 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3192#comment-186425 Try and see TWO RODE TOGETHER, the Western Ford made with Jimmy Stewart before this one. It is one of his greatest films with superb framing and editing, and one of the deepest examinations Ford ever did of America. It is up there with THE SEARCHERS, Ford's other sublime masterpiece. Jimmy Stewart is also amazing the films (Western and non) that he made with Anthony Mann in the '50's. MAN OF THE WEST is another great Anthony Mann film (starring Gary Cooper in one of his last roles); it was just released yesterday on dvd (though it needs proper projection to be appreciated in full since it is in Cinemascope). As for Fonda's and Stewart's friendship: after a serious, serious disagreement that occurred during the 1950's, they agreed never to talk politics with one another, and thereby remained friends. Try and see TWO RODE TOGETHER, the Western Ford made with Jimmy Stewart before this one. It is one of his greatest films with superb framing and editing, and one of the deepest examinations Ford ever did of America. It is up there with THE SEARCHERS, Ford’s other sublime masterpiece.

Jimmy Stewart is also amazing the films (Western and non) that he made with Anthony Mann in the ’50’s. MAN OF THE WEST is another great Anthony Mann film (starring Gary Cooper in one of his last roles); it was just released yesterday on dvd (though it needs proper projection to be appreciated in full since it is in Cinemascope).

As for Fonda’s and Stewart’s friendship: after a serious, serious disagreement that occurred during the 1950’s, they agreed never to talk politics with one another, and thereby remained friends.

]]> By: Mark J. Goluskin http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/05/20/james-stewart-centennial/#comment-185792 Mark J. Goluskin Wed, 21 May 2008 05:13:17 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3192#comment-185792 And, Jimmy was life long Republican. And, was Henry Fonda's best friend. Henry Fonda was a life-long Democrat. Where have those days gone? And, Jimmy was life long Republican. And, was Henry Fonda’s best friend. Henry Fonda was a life-long Democrat. Where have those days gone?

]]> By: Jeremayakovka http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/05/20/james-stewart-centennial/#comment-185628 Jeremayakovka Wed, 21 May 2008 01:39:47 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3192#comment-185628 He also served in WWII, on a bomber crew I believe. He also served in WWII, on a bomber crew I believe.

]]> By: Ted B. (Charging Rhino) http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/05/20/james-stewart-centennial/#comment-185474 Ted B. (Charging Rhino) Tue, 20 May 2008 21:42:13 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3192#comment-185474 That's the "Cheyenne Social Club". That’s the “Cheyenne Social Club”.

]]> By: Trace Phelps http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/05/20/james-stewart-centennial/#comment-185471 Trace Phelps Tue, 20 May 2008 21:40:10 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3192#comment-185471 He made so many great ones. I would agree that "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" ranks near the top. He was also a delight in "Harvey". But I love movies that make me laugh. I can never remember the name of the film. It co-starred Henry Fonda. Stewart and Fonda somehow come into ownership of a whore house in Wyoming back in frontier days. They made a great team and it was a great comedy He made so many great ones. I would agree that “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” ranks near the top. He was also a delight in “Harvey”.

But I love movies that make me laugh. I can never remember the name of the film. It co-starred Henry Fonda. Stewart and Fonda somehow come into ownership of a whore house in Wyoming back in frontier days. They made a great team and it was a great comedy

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/05/20/james-stewart-centennial/#comment-185353 Peter Hughes Tue, 20 May 2008 20:17:40 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3192#comment-185353 For me, nothing says Jimmy Stewart more than "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." Both wonderful films from a legendary performer. Regards, Peter H. For me, nothing says Jimmy Stewart more than “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Both wonderful films from a legendary performer.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: Draybee http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/05/20/james-stewart-centennial/#comment-185285 Draybee Tue, 20 May 2008 18:46:13 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3192#comment-185285 Turner Classic Movies is running all Jimmy Stewart films today in honor of the centennial. Turner Classic Movies is running all Jimmy Stewart films today in honor of the centennial.

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