Review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) by Kristen H — 09 Nov 2007

Probably one of the best ever made. Jimmy Cagney is just marvelous!

This review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) was written by Kristen H on 09 Nov 2007.

Yankee Doodle Dandy has generally received very positive reviews.

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