Review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) by Kate H — 15 Jun 2006

Always a pleasure to watch. Great music and great acting all around. A Real classic.

This review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) was written by Kate H on 15 Jun 2006.

Yankee Doodle Dandy has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Chandler C (22) on 03 Aug 2015

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