Flicks in Five: Yankee Doodle Dandy
by Lynne Warfel
June 30, 2012
Listen Flicks in Five: Yankee Doodle Dandy
Still from Yankee Doodle Dandy (Courtesy of Warner Bros)
Audio
- Flicks in Five: Yankee Doodle Dandy (feature audio)
As the fourth of July approaches, Flicks in Five features one of James Cagney's most enduring roles, and one of his favorites. Long known for playing tough, street wise guys, Yankee Doodle Dandy gave Cagney the chance to shine as a song and dance man, and his real life sister played the part of George M Cohan's sister in the film.
