Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition)
by Michael Curtiz
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Actor: Irene Manning, James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Richard Whorf, Walter HustonDirector: Michael Curtiz
Brand: CAGNEY,JAMES
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (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: Dandy
Summary: 5 Stars
The stars must have been alligned for "Yankee Doodle Dandy". Neither star James Cagney or director Michael Curtiz were known for musical endeavors. This film has no right to work but darned if it doesn't. It could have been a time capsule curio made to boost morale of the wartime audience. But it's unapologetic sunniness and patriotism is timeless and in these troubled times we could sure use more of it. I'm sure some facts of George M.Cohan's life have been embellished but I don't care. I won't even dare seek out the "truth". The songs reverberate in your head and will stand the test of time. Arguably Cagney's best role he projects optimism through sheer willpower. Cagney's a surprisingly nimble hoofer though I found his vocals lacking, kind of a talking delivery instead of actual singing though Cagney makes you forget this deficiency. Also good is Walter Huston who plays Cohan's father, Gerry, and he surprises with his song and dance technique. An unabashed classic.
Summary of Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Musical about composer, actor, dancer, singer, George M. Cohan.Genre: Musicals
Rating: NR
Release Date: 30-SEP-2003
Media Type: DVD
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 Keogh
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