Review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) by Rachel B — 25 Nov 2007

ONLY THE VERY BEST CAGNEY FLIM EVER MADE.... AMAZING...

This review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) was written by Rachel B on 25 Nov 2007.

Yankee Doodle Dandy has generally received very positive reviews.

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