"Jimmy": How movie star James Stewart became a war hero
Summary
Actor James Stewart served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and flew 20 missions. The film “Jimmy” explores his efforts to serve despite his fame and how the war affected him, including his return to acting in “It’s a Wonderful Life.”Key Facts
- James Stewart was an Academy Award-winning actor.
- He served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
- Stewart flew 20 missions during the war.
- The film “Jimmy” depicts Stewart’s efforts to enter military service despite his celebrity.
- The film examines how Stewart’s wartime experience affected him.
- It also covers Stewart’s return to the screen in “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
- K.J. Apa plays Stewart in the film, and Max Casella plays director Frank Capra.
- Stewart’s daughter, Kelly Stewart Harcourt, discusses the impact of his service in the film.
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