Travis Simpkins

The Philadelphia Story (1940): Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart

Directed by George Cukor, based on the play by Philip Barry, The Philadelphia Story (1940) remains an undisputed Classic. Sparking with witty dialogue, the story concerns a socialite whose wedding plans are jeopardized by her ex-husband and two tabloid reporters. Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn are excellent in the lead roles. James Stewart won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his performance. The rest of the cast is great as well, including Ruth Hussey, John Howard and Roland Young.

The Philadelphia Story. 1940: Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn

The Philadelphia Story. 1940: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart

The Philadelphia Story. 1940: Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart

The Philadelphia Story. 1940: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart

The Philadelphia Story. 1940: Katharine Hepburn

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It's a Wonderful Life (1946): James Stewart and Frank Capra

Produced and directed by Frank Capra, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) was a box office disappointment upon it's initial release, but has since become one of the most beloved films of all time. The story concerns a selfless man named George Bailey, who gave up on his own dreams in favor of helping others, and plans to commit suicide... and the guardian angel that is sent to show him how truly important and meaningful his life has been. Classic moments run from start to finish, and the film has become a Christmas tradition. The cast is superb, including James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, Donna Reed, Thomas Mitchell and Henry Travers.

It's a Wonderful Life. 1946

It's a Wonderful Life. 1946: James Stewart

It's a Wonderful Life. 1946: Lionel Barrymore

It's a Wonderful Life. 1946: James Stewart

The Peacemaker (1997): Nicole Kidman and George Clooney

Directed by Mimi Leder, and written by Michael Schiffer, The Peacemaker (1997) pulses with adrenalin, action and plutonium. The story concerns a Nuclear Expert and a Special Forces Colonel charged with tracking down and retrieving a shipment of warheads stolen from the Russians… and on their way to the waiting hands of terrorists. Nicole Kidman and George Clooney are great in the lead roles. The supporting cast is good as well, including Marcel lures and Aleksandr Baluev.