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James Stewart

Well, I think one of the main things that you have to think about when acting in the movies is to try not to make the acting show.

James Stewart

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James Stewart means that when acting in films, the performance should feel natural and not draw attention to itself as acting. The goal is to make the character believable without the audience noticing the effort behind the portrayal.

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