In this penetrating and riveting biography of one of Hollywood's most beloved screen icons, Donald Dewey probes beneath Jimmy Stewart, the conservative image and ideal, to reveal James Stewart, the actor and the man.

A biography of actor James Stewart, providing details about his personal life, his service in the armed forces during World War II, and his long career in the movies, on stage, and on television.

Shrewd, self-protective, financially astute, the James Stewart that Mr. Quirk uncovers was no bumbling naive Mr. Smith, but a Man of the World.

James Stewart's seemingly easy charm belied great depth and complexity.

A heavily illustrated biography of the movie star.