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Yankee Doodle Dandy

NR19422h 6mMichael Curtiz
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 89
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"Get ready to Laugh, to Sing, to Shout! ...For here comes Uncle Sam's Star Spangled Yankee Doodle Dandy!"

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

DramaMusic
DancerMusicalComebackBiographySingerVaudeville1900s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) about?

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

Who stars in Yankee Doodle Dandy?

Yankee Doodle Dandy stars James Cagney (George M. Cohan), Joan Leslie (Mary), Walter Huston (Jerry Cohan), Richard Whorf (Sam Harris), Irene Manning (Fay Templeton). The film was directed by Michael Curtiz.

How long is Yankee Doodle Dandy?

Yankee Doodle Dandy has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1942. It is rated NR.

Is Yankee Doodle Dandy worth watching?

Yankee Doodle Dandy holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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