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Yankee Doodle Dandy
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Yankee Doodle Dandy

1942-05-29 · 126 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Music

A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.

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Directors
Michael Curtiz
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CagneyJames CagneyGeorge M. Cohan
Joan LeslieJoan LeslieMary
Walter HustonWalter HustonJerry Cohan
Richard WhorfRichard WhorfSam Harris
Irene ManningIrene ManningFay Templeton
George TobiasGeorge TobiasDietz
Rosemary DeCampRosemary DeCampNellie Cohan
Jeanne CagneyJeanne CagneyJosie Cohan
Frances LangfordFrances LangfordSinger
George BarbierGeorge BarbierErlanger
Walter CatlettWalter CatlettTheatre Manager
Douglas CroftDouglas CroftGeorge M. Cohan, as a boy of 13
Eddie Foy Jr.Eddie Foy Jr.Eddie Foy
Minor WatsonMinor WatsonAlbee
Chester CluteChester CluteGoff
Odette MyrtilOdette MyrtilMadame Bartholdi
Patsy ParsonsPatsy ParsonsJosie Cohan, as a girl of 12
S.Z. SakallS.Z. SakallSchwab
Jack YoungThe President
Ann DoranAnn DoranReceptionist (uncredited)

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