Love me some James Cagney on the 4th

[packman]

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[catchnrelease]

1. Oh my gosh! A classic!

I wish I could count how many times I've watched that movie! When I was a kid one of the local LA tv channels had a show, series, whatever you might call it, where they ran one movie every night of the week. (The Million Dollar Movie?) I watched Yankee Doodle Dandy every time it was on. And I think they must have done it every year at this time. LOVED IT. A major flashback for me, thanks!!

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

2. I never really think of Cagney as a song and dance man

But he was absolutely great in this number. That he also made movies like White Heat shows his incredible range as an actor.

The second bit seems to have Mickey Rooney.

[HeartoftheMidwest]

6. Mickey and...............

........the great Judy Garland.

[me b zola]

3. I read that Cagney always considered himself a song and dance man

He was a terrific person, and I loved this number performed by him. Thanks for posting.

[zeemike]

4. He was quite a performer

On stage and screen... and that in spite of his not that handsome and kind of a squeaky voice.
But he had the energy it takes.

[mmonk]

5. Well that put me in a better mood.

[appalachiablue]

7. Enjoying this on TCM for the last hour and stll going, wonderful Americana!