Billy Wilder’s fourteenth movie, The Spirit of St. Louis,The Spirit of St. Louis, starring James Stewart, was released in in 1957. Billy was 51 years old.
Principle Cast:
Charles Augustus ‘Slim’ Lindbergh…………………………….James Stewart
I don’t know what to say about this movie. For one thing, Lucky Lindy was 25 when he made his famous solo trans-Atlantic crossing. Yet, in this movie, James Stewart is actually in his late forties. He doesn’t necessarily look 48 or 49. But he certainly doesn’t look 25.
I’m not sure why Billy Wilder cast another old guy in a role that should have been given to a much younger actor. But two movies, back to back (this one and the next one, Love In the Afternoon) feature miscast lead characters.
Often, when I see a movie with an obvious flaw, I can’t get past the obvious flaw. It’s like trying not to notice the two-ton elephant in the living room.
On top of that, the story just isn’t that interesting. The real story — of Charles Lindbergh’s flight — is fascinating. But The Spirit of St. Louis is bland fare, indeed.
You can call me Billy. But don't expect me to answer to that.
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