Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition)
by Michael Curtiz
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Actor: Ann Sothern, Carey Wilson, James Cagney, Margaret O'Brien, Robert Osborne (II)Director: Michael Curtiz
Brand: CAGNEY,JAMES
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Special Edition, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 126 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-09-30
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Warner Home Video
Movie Reviews of Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Movie Review: "Born on the Fourth of July
Summary: 5 Stars
Considered by some to be James Cagney's finest performance, YANKEE DOODLE DANDY offers one of the best core ensemble cast with Walter Huston, Joan Leslie, Richard Whorf, and Jeanne Cagney (James' sister) among others. Filmed in Black and White, this beautifully restored film features Cagney's wide range of talent as he portrays George M. Cohan, the quintessential early 20th century American showman. Cagney, by all accounts, captures the unique song-and-dance stylings of the original Cohan, yet adds his unique acting abilities in a range of comedic and dramatic scenes.
The music is exceptional of course, drawing on Cohan's magnificent repertoire: Yankee Doodle Boy, Over There, Give My Regards to Broadway, You're a Grand Old Flag, and others. Cagney won a Best Actor award, Walter Huston won for Best Supporting Actor, and the film garnered a bevy of other awards as well.
Many younger viewers might give the film short-shrift because of its unabashed patriotism and flag-waving. This would be a mistake. The movie accurately captures the tone of Cohan's American showmanship and provides a continually refreshing glimpse into the mind of the 1940s WWII moviegoer. Beyond that, the tone, photography, and performances are remarkable.
The film is a classic! The two-disc DVD includes several fine documentaries: a Michael J. Fox hosted bio of Cagney; and a recent examination of the movie itself. The short subject, "You, John Jones," is a bit of wartime propaganda that nicely promotes the importance of vigilance and sacrifice.
YANKEE DOODLE DANDY is a fine offering that stands up to repeated viewings. It is a fine family film that will entertain adults and children alike.
Summary of Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition)
James Cagney thrills in a rare (and limber) song-and-dance performance as composer-entertainer George M. Cohan. This nostalgic biography is told in flashbacks, covering Cohan's formative years becoming Broadway's brightest star and touching upon his loves, musicals, and artistic triumphs. Director Michael Curtiz (The Adventures of Robin Hood) offers Cagney ample opportunities to invent an utterly charming performance in what is practically a one-man show. If you've never seen Cagney as a hoofer, you're in for a treat: his dancing is as dynamic as anything else he's ever done on screen. --Tom KeoghMusical about composer, actor, dancer, singer, George M. Cohan.
Genre: Musicals
Rating: NR
Release Date: 30-SEP-2003
Media Type: DVD
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