Destry Rides Again (1939)

After the town’s sheriff is gunned down, corrupt saloon keeper Kent (Brian Donlevy) and his gal Frenchy (Marlene Dietrich) hold sway over the good folk of Bottleneck, as well as the local cattle ranchers. The call goes out for justice, and the answer comes in the form of gunless gunslinger Tom Destry, Jr. (James Stewart, in the first of many western roles), who brandishes only his unique wit and charm to bring order back to the town. Charles Winninger, Mischa Auer co-star; George Marshall directs from Max Brand’s novel. 95 min. BW/Rtg: NR

Winchester ’73 (1950)

Unique western film stars James Stewart as Lin McAdam, a cowboy searching for his father's killer and the family rifle that was used against him. As the gun falls into the possession of new "owners," their stories are depicted, all leading to a dramatic conclusion. The first collaboration of Stewart and director Anthony Mann also stars Dan Duryea, Stephen McNally, Shelley Winters, Will Geer, Rock Hudson as the Indian Young Bull, and a young Tony Curtis. 93 min. BW/Rtg: NR

Bend Of The River (1952)

Glyn McLyntock (James Stewart) is a reformed outlaw who now works as a wagon scout helping a group of settlers reach Oregon Territory. He finds he has his hands full dealing with attacking Shoshone Indians, dwindling rations, a gold rush that's driving supply prices up, and a former friend (Arthur Kennedy) who's become a treacherous rival. Julie Adams, Harry Morgan, Lori Nelson, and Rock Hudson also star in this exciting frontier action tale. 92 min. C/Rtg: NR

The Far Country (1955)

Classic western saga from director Anthony Mann stars James Stewart as self-made cattleman Jeff Webster, who dreams of striking it rich in the Klondike gold rush. After moving his herd to Alaska, Webster soon finds trouble in the form of a crooked judge (John McIntire) and the reckless nature of his fellow prospectors. Will his yearn for money spell his downfall? Engaging Northern frontier adventure co-stars Walter Brennan, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet, Harry Morgan. 97 min. C/Rtg: NR

Night Passage (1957)

When Grant McLaine (James Stewart) is entrusted with taking the railroad's payroll to the end of the line, he must face off against his fearsome train-robbing brother, "the Utica Kid" (Audie Murphy). Forced to choose between duty and family, can Grant bring his unlawful sibling to justice? Thrilling western yarn from the novel by Norman A. Fox co-stars Dan Duryea, Brandon De Wilde, Dianne Foster. 91 min. C/Rtg: NR

The Rare Breed (1966)

In this fine family western brimming with action, comedy, and romance, cowboy Sam Burnett (James Stewart) accompanies an heiress (Maureen O'Hara) and her daughter (Juliet Mills) on a journey across the frontier to deliver a prize bull. Hoping to assist the women in carrying out this final wish of their deceased husband and father, Sam becomes their guardian through dangerous territory even as he develops powerful feelings for the widow. With Brian Keith, Jack Elam, and Ben Johnson. 97 min. C/Rtg: NR

Standard/Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: Spanish, French.