Movie Notes: Mr. Smith Goes To Washington
Synopsis
After a senator’s death, idealistic neophyte Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) is appointed as his replacement.
Movie Notes: Rear Window
Synopsis
Photojournalist Jeff (James Stewart), injured and confined to a wheelchair, believes he is witness to nefarious goings-on just beyond his apartment rear window.
Movie Notes: After The Thin Man
Synopsis
Upon returning to their San Francisco home, newlyweds Nick (William Powell) and Nora (Myrna Loy) learn a relative’s husband has vanished.
Movie Notes: The Man Who Knew Too Much
Synopsis
Dr. Ben McKenna (James Stewart) and wife Jo (Doris Day) are vacationing in Turkey when the mysterious Louis Bernard is fatally wounded. Before his death, he tells Dr. McKenna about an imminent assassination attempt in London. The stakes are raised when their young son Hank is kidnapped by a mysterious British couple.
Movie Notes: Rope
Synopsis
Brandon (John Dall) and Philip (Farley Granger) murder a man and hide the body in a large chest in their apartment living room. That evening they have a dinner party, inviting the victim’s parents and friends. One of the guests, Rupert (James Stewart) becomes suspicious.