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James Stewart’s journey from movie star to war hero
Oscar-winning actor James Stewart joined the Army Air Corps in 1941 and became a pilot during World War Two. The film Jimmy traces his enlistment and his emotional return to Hollywood, including his role in It’s a Wonderful Life.
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