To most people, Jimmy Stewart’s onscreen persona is that of an American everyman who triumphs over extraordinary circumstances. But there was a darker side to his later characters: the haunted man of the West, out for justice or seeking redemption for a violent past. In this class we’ll discuss Stewart’s life and career, with an in-depth look at six of his classics (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington; The Shop Around the Corner; It’s A Wonderful Life; Rope; Rear Window; Anatomy of a Murder) and two lesser-known titles (Winchester ’73; Bend of the River).