Review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) by Becky W — 18 Nov 2007

See.. Some of the most patriotic people were democrats.

This review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) was written by Becky W on 18 Nov 2007.

Yankee Doodle Dandy has generally received very positive reviews.

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