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7 Comments on “You’re a Grand Old Flag: James Cagney”
Gnu,
I remember the first time I saw this movie and was so surprised that Cagney sang and danced. I only had seen him in gangster movies. I didn’t know anything about his vaudeville past.
That’s exactly where it all is, Gnu. Those gangster movies were great ones, and he looked the part, but then he dances and sings and you’d think he really was George M. The man was a wonderful actor.
Carl,
This is the role which won Cagney his only Oscar. I was surprised to find out he also sang in vaudeville. I always laugh at his dancing in that movie.
June 14, 2014 at 12:19 pm
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June 14, 2014 at 9:21 pm
June 14, 2014 at 9:29 pm
Gnu,
I remember the first time I saw this movie and was so surprised that Cagney sang and danced. I only had seen him in gangster movies. I didn’t know anything about his vaudeville past.
June 14, 2014 at 9:37 pm
maybe its here?—>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_cagney
June 14, 2014 at 9:42 pm
That’s exactly where it all is, Gnu. Those gangster movies were great ones, and he looked the part, but then he dances and sings and you’d think he really was George M. The man was a wonderful actor.
June 15, 2014 at 12:34 am
I’ve always wondered if the Cagney boy could sing. This proves it. It is good he continued his pursuit as an actor. LOL
Carl
June 15, 2014 at 12:46 am
Carl,
This is the role which won Cagney his only Oscar. I was surprised to find out he also sang in vaudeville. I always laugh at his dancing in that movie.