Review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) by Scott F — 10 Feb 2012

James Cagney is great in this super patriotic jam. He was just as great as a song and dance man as he was a gangster.

This review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) was written by Scott F on 10 Feb 2012.

Yankee Doodle Dandy has generally received very positive reviews.

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