Jimmy Stewart the image, the charismatic boy next door filled with righteous conviction, the American ideal, often eclipsed James Stewart the actor and the man. In this penetrating biography, Donald Dewey delves beneath the earnest Capraesque persona and into the turmoil of the actor's private life. Drawing upon extensive research and nearly two hundred interviews, he follows Stewart from his hometown in Pennsylvania and a childhood shaped by a strong-willed father, to the fateful encounter at Princeton University with ...
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Jimmy Stewart the image, the charismatic boy next door filled with righteous conviction, the American ideal, often eclipsed James Stewart the actor and the man. In this penetrating biography, Donald Dewey delves beneath the earnest Capraesque persona and into the turmoil of the actor's private life. Drawing upon extensive research and nearly two hundred interviews, he follows Stewart from his hometown in Pennsylvania and a childhood shaped by a strong-willed father, to the fateful encounter at Princeton University with actress Margaret Sullavan, to his first professional theatrical experiences on Cape Cod, to his unexpected stardom at MGM, and more.
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Stated First Edition, first printing with full number line in near fine/ very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners. Boards are near fine, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket is clean and undamaged. Some foxing on the edges, but otherwise the book is in excellent condition with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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