Jimmy Stewart

Brief Summary

James Stewart stands out as a rarity among mid-century Hollywood stars— untainted by scandal, with a small-town upbringing, a decorated military career, and a reputation as a faithful husband and loving father. "Jimmy Stewart: A Biography" explores this squeaky-clean image with thorough research, including interviews with Stewart’s family and colleagues. It also delves into Stewart’s shy nature around women, his adoration for Margaret Sullavan, and his eventual marriage at age 41 to Gloria Hatrick McLean.