The Jimmy Stewart Museum
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The Jimmy Stewart Museum is located in Mr. Stewart’s hometown of Indiana, PA. Exhibits honor his life, film career, and military service.
MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON was intended as a follow-up to Frank Capra’s MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN. When Cooper wasn’t available, Capra turned to Jimmy Stewart, saying, “I knew he would make a hell of a Mr. Smith. He looked like the country kid, the idealist.”
See it with us this week at 1:00pm.
See it with us this week at 1:00pm.
October 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON was intended as a follow-up to Frank Capra’s MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN. When Cooper wasn’t available, Capra turned to Jimmy Stewart, saying, “I knew he would make a hell of a Mr. Smith. He looked like the country kid, the idealist.”
See it with us this week at 1:00pm.
See it with us this week at 1:00pm.
At the premiere of REAR WINDOW. See this classic all week with us, included with your museum admission as our October Hitchcock Festival continues. And check out some fun facts about the film in the link below.
October 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
At the premiere of REAR WINDOW. See this classic all week with us, included with your museum admission as our October Hitchcock Festival continues. And check out some fun facts about the film in the link below.
Join us all this month for our Hitchcock Film Festival. Matinees begin daily at 1 pm and are included with your museum admission. October is a great time to visit!
October 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Join us all this month for our Hitchcock Film Festival. Matinees begin daily at 1 pm and are included with your museum admission. October is a great time to visit!
Here is a publicity still for ‘No Highway in the Sky’ (1951)—a hidden gem of postwar cinema. Jimmy stars as a quirky scientist whose predictions about an aircraft’s safety are brushed aside—until events put his theory to the test.
See it in our theater this week!
See it in our theater this week!
September 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Here is a publicity still for ‘No Highway in the Sky’ (1951)—a hidden gem of postwar cinema. Jimmy stars as a quirky scientist whose predictions about an aircraft’s safety are brushed aside—until events put his theory to the test.
See it in our theater this week!
See it in our theater this week!
Which film is the one Dwayne Johnson can’t stop watching? Hint: It stars Jimmy Stewart.
The one movie Dwayne Johnson can watch over and over
'Fast and Furious' star Dwayne Johnson chooses the iconic Frank Capra Christmas movie as one of his all-time favourites. Read more about it here.
faroutmagazine.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Which film is the one Dwayne Johnson can’t stop watching? Hint: It stars Jimmy Stewart.
This week’s matinee is STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND (1955). Co-starring June Allyson. Directed by Anthony Mann. An ex-pilot and current baseball player is recalled into the U.S. Air Force and assumes an increasingly important role in Cold War deterrence.
September 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This week’s matinee is STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND (1955). Co-starring June Allyson. Directed by Anthony Mann. An ex-pilot and current baseball player is recalled into the U.S. Air Force and assumes an increasingly important role in Cold War deterrence.
"Jimmy (Stewart) lived the lives of a hundred men, with courage and conviction.
Working with Aaron, our producing team, and our incredibly talented cast and crew to bring his story to screen is the privilege of a lifetime."
-Justin Strawhand, screenwriter of the upcoming film, JIMMY (2026).
Working with Aaron, our producing team, and our incredibly talented cast and crew to bring his story to screen is the privilege of a lifetime."
-Justin Strawhand, screenwriter of the upcoming film, JIMMY (2026).
www.msn.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
"Jimmy (Stewart) lived the lives of a hundred men, with courage and conviction.
Working with Aaron, our producing team, and our incredibly talented cast and crew to bring his story to screen is the privilege of a lifetime."
-Justin Strawhand, screenwriter of the upcoming film, JIMMY (2026).
Working with Aaron, our producing team, and our incredibly talented cast and crew to bring his story to screen is the privilege of a lifetime."
-Justin Strawhand, screenwriter of the upcoming film, JIMMY (2026).
Jimmy requested Henry Fonda be cast in THE CHEYENNE SOCIAL CLUB (1970). They had most recently worked together in Firecreek (1968). Their first film together was On Our Merry Way (1948), and they both were in How the West Was Won (1962) but had no scenes together despite playing best friends.
September 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Jimmy requested Henry Fonda be cast in THE CHEYENNE SOCIAL CLUB (1970). They had most recently worked together in Firecreek (1968). Their first film together was On Our Merry Way (1948), and they both were in How the West Was Won (1962) but had no scenes together despite playing best friends.
CHEYENNE SOCIAL CLUB (1970)
Starring Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda and Shirley Jones. Directed by Gene Kelly. An aging cowboy finds, much to his embarrassment, that the successful business he inherited from his brother is actually a house of prostitution.
See it in our theater this week at 1:00pm.
Starring Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda and Shirley Jones. Directed by Gene Kelly. An aging cowboy finds, much to his embarrassment, that the successful business he inherited from his brother is actually a house of prostitution.
See it in our theater this week at 1:00pm.
September 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
CHEYENNE SOCIAL CLUB (1970)
Starring Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda and Shirley Jones. Directed by Gene Kelly. An aging cowboy finds, much to his embarrassment, that the successful business he inherited from his brother is actually a house of prostitution.
See it in our theater this week at 1:00pm.
Starring Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda and Shirley Jones. Directed by Gene Kelly. An aging cowboy finds, much to his embarrassment, that the successful business he inherited from his brother is actually a house of prostitution.
See it in our theater this week at 1:00pm.
While filming THE SHOOTIST (1976) the cavernous sound stages made it hard for Jimmy to hear cues. Director Don Siegel accused him of not trying hard enough. John Wayne shot back with a line borrowed from John Ford: “If you’d like the scene done better, you’d better get a couple of better actors.”
August 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
While filming THE SHOOTIST (1976) the cavernous sound stages made it hard for Jimmy to hear cues. Director Don Siegel accused him of not trying hard enough. John Wayne shot back with a line borrowed from John Ford: “If you’d like the scene done better, you’d better get a couple of better actors.”
THE SHOOTIST (1976) was the conclusion to John Wayne’s 50 year career in films. Jimmy took the role as “Doc” Hostetler as a favor to Wayne.
See it in our museum theater all this week!
See it in our museum theater all this week!
August 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
THE SHOOTIST (1976) was the conclusion to John Wayne’s 50 year career in films. Jimmy took the role as “Doc” Hostetler as a favor to Wayne.
See it in our museum theater all this week!
See it in our museum theater all this week!
Steal this look: Behind the rugged pilot wardrobe of Jimmy Stewart in THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (1965). Check it out in the comments!
And get a closer look with us—it's the museum's featured matinee all this week at 1 pm!
And get a closer look with us—it's the museum's featured matinee all this week at 1 pm!
Jimmy Stewart in The Flight of the Phoenix » BAMF Style
From his peaked cap and chambray work shirt to khaki jeans and desert boots, cargo pilot Frank Towns dresses in rugged, simple military-informed workwear.
bamfstyle.com
August 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Steal this look: Behind the rugged pilot wardrobe of Jimmy Stewart in THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (1965). Check it out in the comments!
And get a closer look with us—it's the museum's featured matinee all this week at 1 pm!
And get a closer look with us—it's the museum's featured matinee all this week at 1 pm!
Although not a financial success THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (1965) received two Academy Award (Best Supporting Actor and Editing)and two Golden Globe (Best Supporting Actor and Best Motion Picture-Drama) nominations.
August 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Although not a financial success THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (1965) received two Academy Award (Best Supporting Actor and Editing)and two Golden Globe (Best Supporting Actor and Best Motion Picture-Drama) nominations.
CALL NORTHSIDE 777 (1948) was a turning point for James Stewart’s career after World War II.
The role gave him a harder-edged, world-weary persona—more in line with his age and experiences after the war.
It paved the way for the more complex, nuanced roles that would define Stewart’s 1950s work.
The role gave him a harder-edged, world-weary persona—more in line with his age and experiences after the war.
It paved the way for the more complex, nuanced roles that would define Stewart’s 1950s work.
August 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
CALL NORTHSIDE 777 (1948) was a turning point for James Stewart’s career after World War II.
The role gave him a harder-edged, world-weary persona—more in line with his age and experiences after the war.
It paved the way for the more complex, nuanced roles that would define Stewart’s 1950s work.
The role gave him a harder-edged, world-weary persona—more in line with his age and experiences after the war.
It paved the way for the more complex, nuanced roles that would define Stewart’s 1950s work.
Based on a true story, CALL NORTHSIDE 777 (1948) stars Jimmy as Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal who re-opens a ten-year old murder case. Helen Walker, Richard Conte and Lee J. Cobb co-star.
See it at 1:00pm everyday this week in our museum theater.
See it at 1:00pm everyday this week in our museum theater.
August 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Based on a true story, CALL NORTHSIDE 777 (1948) stars Jimmy as Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal who re-opens a ten-year old murder case. Helen Walker, Richard Conte and Lee J. Cobb co-star.
See it at 1:00pm everyday this week in our museum theater.
See it at 1:00pm everyday this week in our museum theater.
FOOLS’ PARADE (1971), James Stewart’s final starring film has never received a proper DVD or Blu-ray release, making it hard to find. Despite its strong cast and craftsmanship, this small-town drama has faded from view
Luckily, you can see it daily at 1 PM through Sunday at The Jimmy Stewart Museum
Luckily, you can see it daily at 1 PM through Sunday at The Jimmy Stewart Museum
August 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
FOOLS’ PARADE (1971), James Stewart’s final starring film has never received a proper DVD or Blu-ray release, making it hard to find. Despite its strong cast and craftsmanship, this small-town drama has faded from view
Luckily, you can see it daily at 1 PM through Sunday at The Jimmy Stewart Museum
Luckily, you can see it daily at 1 PM through Sunday at The Jimmy Stewart Museum
From the article: Kelly Stewart-Harcourt serves as executive producer of the film. “My family and I are delighted and excited that KJ Apa has agreed to play my father in this film,” she said. “KJ’s enthusiasm for the project will only add to the energy and depth he will bring to the role.”
KJ Apa to Star as Jimmy Stewart in Biopic (EXCLUSIVE)
"Riverdale" actor KJ Apa will star in "Jimmy," a biopic about beloved Hollywood icon James Stewart.
variety.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
From the article: Kelly Stewart-Harcourt serves as executive producer of the film. “My family and I are delighted and excited that KJ Apa has agreed to play my father in this film,” she said. “KJ’s enthusiasm for the project will only add to the energy and depth he will bring to the role.”
Also known as Dynamite Man from Glory Jail, this week’s matinee co-stars George Kennedy and Kurt Russell. You can see it everyday at 1:00pm in our museum theater. Entrance to matinees is included with your museum admission.
August 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Also known as Dynamite Man from Glory Jail, this week’s matinee co-stars George Kennedy and Kurt Russell. You can see it everyday at 1:00pm in our museum theater. Entrance to matinees is included with your museum admission.
Are there any films you’d add to this list? Any you’d remove?
James Stewart Starred in Many Classic Movies, but These Are His 6 Timeless Masterpieces
James "Jimmy" Stewart is one of the most recognizable classic movie stars, with Rear Window and Vertigo among his greatest masterpieces.
collider.com
August 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Are there any films you’d add to this list? Any you’d remove?
Film essayist @peterapeel.bsky.social found this interview with Jimmy published in the New York Times on 7/28/78 and shared it with us.
You can experience THE MAGIC OF LASSIE in our museum theater this week.
You can experience THE MAGIC OF LASSIE in our museum theater this week.
July 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Film essayist @peterapeel.bsky.social found this interview with Jimmy published in the New York Times on 7/28/78 and shared it with us.
You can experience THE MAGIC OF LASSIE in our museum theater this week.
You can experience THE MAGIC OF LASSIE in our museum theater this week.
This week’s matinee is 1978’s THE MAGIC OF LASSIE. Jimmy stars with Mickey Rooney, Alice Faye (in her last film role), and of course, Lassie.
See it at 1:00pm everyday in our museum theater!
See it at 1:00pm everyday in our museum theater!
July 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This week’s matinee is 1978’s THE MAGIC OF LASSIE. Jimmy stars with Mickey Rooney, Alice Faye (in her last film role), and of course, Lassie.
See it at 1:00pm everyday in our museum theater!
See it at 1:00pm everyday in our museum theater!
Looking for a pleasant way to spend your Sunday afternoon? Come visit us and see HARVEY in our museum theater at 1:00pm.
July 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Looking for a pleasant way to spend your Sunday afternoon? Come visit us and see HARVEY in our museum theater at 1:00pm.
Join us this weekend in our museum theater for HARVEY! Your ticket is included with museum admission. Pookas always get free admission.
Can’t make it? Enjoy these bits of trivia and fun facts.
Can’t make it? Enjoy these bits of trivia and fun facts.
'Harvey': Facts and Trivia About the 1950 James Stewart Easter Classic
The cast saved the invisible rabbit a seat at lunchtime.
www.remindmagazine.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Join us this weekend in our museum theater for HARVEY! Your ticket is included with museum admission. Pookas always get free admission.
Can’t make it? Enjoy these bits of trivia and fun facts.
Can’t make it? Enjoy these bits of trivia and fun facts.
Jimmy said that his favorite role was Elwood P. Dowd in HARVEY-celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. It’s the only time he earned an Oscar nod for a film that wasn't up for Best Picture.
He said that Josephine Hull had the toughest role—believing and not believing in Harvey at the same time.
He said that Josephine Hull had the toughest role—believing and not believing in Harvey at the same time.
July 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Jimmy said that his favorite role was Elwood P. Dowd in HARVEY-celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. It’s the only time he earned an Oscar nod for a film that wasn't up for Best Picture.
He said that Josephine Hull had the toughest role—believing and not believing in Harvey at the same time.
He said that Josephine Hull had the toughest role—believing and not believing in Harvey at the same time.
A skilled and respected surgeon ... wanted for the murder of his wife ... in disguise and on the run ... it’s …
‘BUTTONS’ THE CLOWN!
(If you said Dr. Richard Kimble, you were also correct.)
See Jimmy Stewart as ‘Buttons’ in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1952 circus epic, THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH.
‘BUTTONS’ THE CLOWN!
(If you said Dr. Richard Kimble, you were also correct.)
See Jimmy Stewart as ‘Buttons’ in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1952 circus epic, THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH.
July 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A skilled and respected surgeon ... wanted for the murder of his wife ... in disguise and on the run ... it’s …
‘BUTTONS’ THE CLOWN!
(If you said Dr. Richard Kimble, you were also correct.)
See Jimmy Stewart as ‘Buttons’ in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1952 circus epic, THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH.
‘BUTTONS’ THE CLOWN!
(If you said Dr. Richard Kimble, you were also correct.)
See Jimmy Stewart as ‘Buttons’ in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1952 circus epic, THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH.