James Stewart was born in a small town in western Pennsylvania called Indiana. There is a statue of him in the town.
Jimmy's father owned a hardware store in town for many years. Stewart's oscar for the "Philadelphia Story" was proudly displayed in the front window.
James Stewart attended Princton University and graduated with a degree in architecture.
Jimmy's best friend was Henry Fonda ,whom he met in the Princeton Players acting group.
Fonda and Stewart appeared in "On Our Merry Way"(48); "How The West Was Won"(62);
"Fire Creek"(68) and "The Cheyenne Social Club"(70).
Lionel Barrymore is the brother of John and Ethel Barrymore who were also Hollywood film actors of the same period.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
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