As a DVD, Warner Brothers' two-disc Special Edition stands up and salutes with a gorgeous print and transfer that make the black-and-white cinematography, by the masterful James Wong Howe, a thing of beauty all by itself.
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
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Reviews Counted:31
Fresh:20
Rotten:11
Average Rating:3.8/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 8 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Synopsis: This much-loved and much-acclaimed musical biography salutes the life and career of American composer and performer George M. Cohan. James Cagney brilliantly essays the role of Cohan, a... This much-loved and much-acclaimed musical biography salutes the life and career of American composer and performer George M. Cohan. James Cagney brilliantly essays the role of Cohan, a song-and-dance man who made his mark on the vaudeville stage at the young age of 13. Thereafter, he continued to rack up triumph after triumph -- until he became the first performer of the popular theater to win a Congressional Medal of Honor. Along the way, he penned countless memorable tunes, including "Over There," "It's a Grand Old Flag," "Give My Regards to Broadway" and the film's rousing title number. [More]
Starring: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf
Starring: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf, George Tobias, Irene Manning, Rosemary DeCamp, Jeanne Cagney
Director: Michael Curtiz
Director: Michael Curtiz
Producer: William Cagney
Reviews for Yankee Doodle Dandy
As the title suggests, it's a flag-waving musical, but one that comes by its unabashed patriotism and show-biz affection honestly.
The transfer of the film itself is pristine and the sound quality is first-rate.
There's more to Yankee Doodle Dandy than a great performance by Cagney and a few great songs. There's a great story, too, and a great supporting cast.
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