Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)

James Cagney stars in the successful biopic of George M Cohan. The film was a huge box office hit and won several Oscars, including Best Actor for Cagney as the jovial yet egotistical entertainer. The story begins in 1937 with Cohan visiting Roosevelt and recalling his life. Innumerable rousing songs such as ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag’ and ‘Over There’, set the tone for this patriotic piece, released during World War II.

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