American civil war film about a wealthy widower who has remained steadfast in his opposition to the war on moral grounds. Rent shenandoah 1965 starring james stewart and doug mcclure on dvd and. With the integrity and depth of an epic, shenandoah tells the dramatic story of a man caught in a dilemma. Charlie anderson, i wonder if youd be good enough to tell me why you even bother coming to services. He refuses to support the confederacy because he is opposed to slavery, yet he will not support the union because he is. However, he is forced to become involved in the conflict when his sonin. The movie tells the story of a fiercely independent farming family in the shenandoah valley. Shenandoah has several affecting momentsnotably a homefront atrocitybut much of it is lit and played like a television show. A wonderful pairing of the fiery rogers and a timid stewart, made the chemistry between the two believable. Shenandoah was a 1965 american civil war film starring james stewart, doug mcclure, glenn corbett, and patrick wayne. Shenandoah tells the story of a virginia farmer who attempts to keep his family safe from the dangers of the civil war. The whole congregation looks, and charlie anderson turns to see what is happening. Jimmy stewart, henry fonda western movie hd by movieclips classic. Shenandoah was released in movie theaters on june 3, 1965.
The shenandoah soundtrack jimmy stewart on the air. James stewart went into the air force reserves, and retired as a. Shenandoah full film 3 day cinematic adventure in the. At church this morning, the pastor preached about thanksgiving. The film is a sad one and revolves around charlies attempts to keep his family safe from the civil war in which he wants no part. On a rare showing on tcm, i fell in love with this movie. Jimmy stewart plays charlie anderson, a man who owns a 500 acre ranch in the heart of the shenandoah valley and works it with his six sons and. Shenandoah s head of household, charlie anderson jimmy stewart, nearing his autumn years, considers himself a conscientious objector in the civil war consuming his nation, unconcerned as a middleground virginian and a slaveless farmer. In association with epic match media, and louverture films.
In the classic western movie shenandoah, jimmy stewart stars as charlie anderson, a virginian farmer trying to keep his family out of the civil war with one empty place set for his dead wife and his children gathered around the supper table, charlie begins a litany they obviously have heard before. I thought the screenplay was strong and the acting was what you would expect from james stewart. As he states the first time he uses his tape recorder december 25, 1967. Browse memorable film quotes from shenandoah 1965 p1 at classic movie hub cmh. Stewart received several awards and nominations for his work. Universals dvd offers some serious volume on the soundtrack when the cannons go off in the battle scene that follows the credits, your neighbors are likely to know about it, depending upon how ones speakers are set up. The american folk song oh shenandoah features prominently in the films soundtrack. His face lights up, and he helps his son to the pew. Shenandoah creates a deeply felt portrait of a working class community, and the american dream on trial.
Stewart was educated at a local prep school, mercersburg academy, where he was a keen athlete football and track, musician. One wonders how he and his whole family managed to escape participating in. Jimmy stewart in shenandoah do atheists dream of bionic sheep. I married doug mcclure in shenandoah james stewarts classic with. Shenandoah is a 1965 american civil war film starring james stewart and featuring doug. He refuses to support the confederacy because he is opposed to slavery, yet he will not support the. He flew these heroic missions, and a few years later, he acted in this exceptional movie. Rent shenandoah 1965 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. And while he might like to believe that the bloodstained tendrils of conflict wont extend to him and. Above my bed on the wall is my most important personal item, a poster of jimmy stewart in the movie the fbi story which only i. In association with epic match media, and louverture films executive producer billy peterson, executive producers joslyn barnes, danny glover, ted sarandos.
When james stewart acted in this movie, world war ii had ended a short 5years previously. With one empty place set for his dead wife and his. Stewart s lonesome cowpoke wins a remarkable winchester in a shooting match, beating the meanest man in the west stephen mcnally, who is actually his own brother and caused the death of their father. Above my bed on the wall is my most important personal item, a poster of jimmy stewart in the movie the fbi story which only i can touch. For other uses, see jimmy stewart disambiguation, jimmy stuart disambiguation, and james stewart disambiguation. This was a dvd with james stewart called shenandoah. I married doug mcclure in shenandoah james stewart s classic with rosemary. The far country broken arrow western movie james stewart, jeff chandler, debra paget. Read the full synopsis of shenandoah, 1965, directed by andrew v. From its opening scenes to its rightful conclusion i was glued to the screen watching this movie. Some nights, though, he would sneak onto the bed and lie right between gloria and me.
The story of this stewart led virginian farming family during the civil war was so deep and intense with emotions, classic family. Last night i watched a 1965 movie titled shenandoah staring jimmy stewart, patrick wayne john waynes son and a few other well known actors from that time. An epic feature documentary about a coal mining town with a fiery immigrant. James stewart stars as a virginia farmer during the civil war. It is a movie full of the heartache of a war that envelopes a family that would. For more details of jimmy stewarts life, including his military actions, please reference jimmy stewart. Jul 17, 2008 jimmy stewart plays charlie anderson, a man who owns a 500 acre ranch in the heart of the shenandoah valley and works it with his six sons and one daughter and, this is key, without any slaves. Released 1965, shenandoah stars james stewart, doug mcclure, glenn corbett, patrick.
The far country 1954 hd color james stewart, ruth roman, corinne calvet part 33. From the beginning of his career in 1935 through his final theatrical project in 1991, stewart appeared in more than 92 films, television programs, and shorts. An english woman and her daughter enlist the aid of a cowboy to try and get their hardy hornless bull to mate with the longhorns of texas, but have to overcome greedy criminals and the natural elements. See the full list of shenandoah cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Broken arrow full movie james stewart we removed and why by wild west toys. Clean in viewing for the family movie and about a man raising his family of boys alone during the civil war between the north and the south. It is a grizzled, more mature jimmy stewart than one is used to, with a cigar stub constantly dangling from his. It was directed by delmer daves and starred james stewart as tom jeffords and jeff chandler as cochise. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. On a trip to the city, stewart meets, falls for, and marries rogers only later realizing his staunch and rigid father would never approve. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Jun 05, 2008 james stewart the legend of shenandoah. Now your mother wanted all of you raised as good christians, and. In winchester, hes the sidekick to jimmy stewart, a kind of horatio to stewart s hamlet in this epictragic tale.
Whereas the sons of katie elder starred the legendary john wayne, shenandoah stars the equally legendary jimmy stewart. I married doug mcclure in shenandoah james stewarts classic with rosemary. James maitland stewart was born on may 20, 1908 in indiana, pennsylvania, to elizabeth ruth johnson and alexander maitland stewart, who owned a hardware store. For more details of jimmy stewart s life, including his military actions, please reference jimmy stewart. The story of this stewart led virginian farming family during the civil war was so deep and intense with emotions, classic family values, us values of that era and love of family. Shenandoah 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jimmy stewart flew b24 bombers, on some of the most dangerous missions, in the european theatre. Dec 02, 2014 the far country 1954 hd color 720p james stewart, ruth roman, corinne calvet movie.
Watch shenandoah starring james stewart in this militarywar on directv. James jimmy maitland stewart may 20, 1908 july 2, 1997 was an american actor and military officer who is among the most honored and popular stars in film history. Nov 16, 2008 i cut a clip from an old 1965 movie called shenandoah that is funny because it is too true. James stewart is the head of the clan, who does not keep.
A jimmy stewart western used one war to denounce another. Decca st749125 stereo except where noted, all of the music was composed by frank skinner and conducted by joseph gershenson. Jimmy stewart is delightfully funny, full interview on johnny carsons tonight show 1989. Winchester 73 1950 full western movie james stewart full movie the rare. I think james steward was one of the greatest actors ever. James stewart western movies to watch free westerns tv. Shenandoah was a 1965 american civil war film starring james stewart, doug. Released 1965, shenandoah stars james stewart, doug mcclure, glenn corbett, patrick wayne the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 45 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Shenandoah 1965 james stewart in shenandoah 1965 shenandoah. Jimmy stewart is delightfully funny, full interview on johnny carsons.
Broken arrow is a western technicolor film released in 1950. Aug 30, 2018 broken arrow is a western technicolor film released in 1950. Nov 23, 2014 at church this morning, the pastor preached about thanksgiving. Jan 07, 2016 shenandoah 1965, james stewart, andrew v. Shenandoah full film 3 day cinematic adventure in the mountains. Made the same year, 1965, as the sons of katie elder, this film is likewise about family and the lose of it. James stewart was a prolific american actor who appeared in a plethora of film roles. Mclaglen, with james stewart, doug mcclure, glenn corbett, at turner classic movies. Fievel goes west wylie voice 1986 north and south, book ii tv miniseries.
The film is largely set on stewarts farm in the shenandoah valley. Shenandoah is a 1965 american civil war film starring james stewart, doug mcclure, glenn corbett, patrick wayne, and, in their film debuts, katharine ross and rosemary forsyth. See all related articles create a list related lists from imdb users. Enjoy western movies full of boots, old west, big cowboy hats, spurs and saddles. The truth is that its just really hard for me to get to sleep without a dog in my bedroom. James stewart is one of my all time favourite actors and this movie has a great cast. With james stewart, doug mcclure, glenn corbett, patrick wayne. In the classic western movie shenandoah, jimmy stewart stars as charlie anderson, a virginian farmer trying to keep his family out of the civil war. I know that i should have pushed him off the bed, but i didnt. He was of scottish, ulsterscots, and some english, descent. Tom jeffords tries to make peace between settlers and apaches after he helps a wounded apache boy who befriends him. He told us about the 1965 movie shenandoah, in which jimmy stewart played a farmer during the american civil war. Charlie does not let his sons join the army to fight in the civil war that he does not consider their war. When his youngest boy is taken prisoner by the north the civil war is forced upon him.
Stewart s character was named charlie anderson, and he was trying to protect his family from the war. Script and direction are formulaic, stewart falls back on cozy shtick, and the supporting cast is a collection of bland studio contract players. One of the more popular soundtrack albums for a stewart film was 1965s shenandoah. The broadway musical based on this movie opened on january 7, 1975 at the. Shenandoah 1965 movie clip these are my sons a more explicit expression by james stewart, as virginia farmer charlie anderson, maintaining firm neutrality during the civil war, just barely civil toward a confederate officer tom simcox out to recruit his sons glenn corbett, patrick wayne, james mcmullan et al, in shenandoah, 1965. Film quotes from shenandoah 1965 p1 classic movie hub. In shenandoah, virginia, widower farmer charlie anderson lives a peaceful life with his six sons jacob, james, nathan, john, henry and boy, his daughter jennie, and his daughterinlaw and james wife ann anderson.
Mclaglens shenandoah from universal makes its third appearance in a highend video format, after two laserdisc editions. James stewart movie westerns free online westerns on the web. Set in a virginia farm during the civil war, this popular family film offers allamerican star jimmy stewart a classic role, a widower with six sons who initially refuses to takes sides or get involved in the conflictonly to learn otherwise. Stewarts character was named charlie anderson, and he was trying to protect his family from the war.
The far country 1954 hd color james stewart, ruth roman, corinne calvet part 23. It seems to take place on a giant, sweeping scale, because the civil war entangled everything. The far country 1954 hd color 720p james stewart, ruth roman, corinne calvet movie. One wonders how he and his whole family managed to escape participating. They are close to both sides of the war and the family patriarch, jimmy stewart, wants nothing to do with it. With james stewart, maureen ohara, brian keith, juliet mills.
Charlie anderson, a farmer in shenandoah, virginia, finds himself and his family in the middle of the civil war he wants nothing to do with. Broken arrow full movie james stewart we removed and. Decca dl9125 monodl79125 stereo the soundtrack was also issued as a reeltoreel tape. Jimmy stewart in shenandoah do atheists dream of bionic.
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