Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
3.8 of 5 from 61 ratings
2h 6min
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- Synopsis:
- A musical portrait of composer/singer/dancer George M. Cohan. From his early days as a child-star in his family's vaudeville show up to the time of his comeback at which he received a medal from the president for his special contributions to the US, this is the life- story of George M. Cohan, who produced, directed, wrote and starred in his own musical shows for which he composed his famous songs.
- Actors:
- James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf, Irene Manning, George Tobias, Rosemary DeCamp, Jeanne Cagney, Frances Langford, George Barbier, S.Z. Sakall, Walter Catlett, Douglas Croft, Eddie Foy Jr., Minor Watson, Chester Clute, Odette Myrtil, Patsy Parsons, Jack Young, Eddie Acuff
- Directors:
- Michael Curtiz
- Writers:
- Robert Buckner, Edmund Joseph, Julius J. Epstein
- Others:
- Ray Heindorf, Nathan Levinson, George Amy, Heinz Roemheld
- Genres:
- Drama, Music & Musicals
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Singer Biopics, A History of US Presidents in Cinema, Award Winners, Cinema and the First World War, Drama Films & TV, History of US Presidents in Cinema: Part 2, Oscar Nominations Competition 2023, Oscar Nominations Competition 2025, A Brief History of Film..., Top 10 Best Picture Follow-Ups, Top 100 AFI Movies, Top Films
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- Not released
- Run Time:
- 128 minutes
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Reviews (1) of Yankee Doodle Dandy
Brash - Yankee Doodle Dandy review by griggs
James Cagney, the actor who best embodied the vitality of big-city life, finds a surprising yet perfect role as the brash Irish-American composer and dancer George M. Cohan, laureate of the American Dream.
However, the outdated propagandist patriotism and the use of blackface create discomfort that demands critical reflection. These problematic aspects overshadow the film's entertainment value, making it a difficult watch today.
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