Review of The Public Enemy (1931) by Daniel M — 12 Oct 2007

Here you can see Cagney's first lead role: he had made a few small routine pictures before this and Warners wisely had him play Tom Powers, thereby contradicting the original casting for Public Enemy.

It was a very very right decision, as even an utter deadhead would have to admit he outshines EVERYONE in what is, after all, a solid and very respectable roster of support.