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 Barnes & Noble The most patriotic, red-white-and-blue musical ever made, Yankee Doodle Dandy celebrates a true American original, composer and entertainer George M. Cohan, and features one of James Cagneys best-ever performances. Made just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, as nationalism was running high, this flag-waving biography of Cohan’s life has a warmly nostalgic feel. Told in flashbacks as Cohan prepares for an upcoming visit to the White House to receive the Medal of Honor, the story hearkens back to simpler, happier times. We see Cohan’s childhood beginnings in a family vaudeville act, his glory days of fame on Broadway, his comeback, and his romances. In the lead role, former song-and-dance man Cagney brings a uniquely dynamic presence to the screen. Never was there a more perfect match between actor and part -- Cagney even imitated Cohan’s stiff-bodied, Irish style of hoofing to a tee -- and he took home an Oscar for his performance. Especially memorable are the soundtrack’s many songs: Cohan wrote more than 1,000, and the favorites here include "Give My Regards to Broadway," "Over There," "You’re a Grand Old Flag," and "Harrigan," in addition to the title tune, of course. Joyful, fast-moving, and entertaining, Yankee Doodle Dandy is the perfect movie to brighten even the darkest day. Karen Backstein Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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