James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy

James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy

10.0

Dec 01 1981

1h 11m

Documentary

During the filming of Ragtime, the 81-year old Cagney talks about his career. Cagney tells us about becoming a dancer and meeting his wife, his route from Broadway to Hollywood, the emergence of his tough-guy persona, and his post-war creations of insane characters.

James Cagney

James Cagney

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Narrator

Pat O’Brien

Pat O’Brien

Self

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