One of the best examples of James Stewart's acting prowess, Shenandoah is a must-watch entry into the Western movie genre. Over the years, the Hollywood icon found a lot of work in Western films, primarily in the 1950s. The actor notably contributed to some of the best Westerns ever made , from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance to How the West Was Won .

Despite his likable, soft-spoken nature and the huge contrast between him and traditional Western stars like John Wayne and Glenn Ford, James Stewart found a groove appearing in Westerns, making 20 of them over the course of his career in Hollywood.

Most are great films, but don't stack up to his greatest movies, such as It's a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington . However, at least one of these Westerns inclu

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