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Happy Birthday: James Cagney! (1)

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 17, 2011

James Cagney, Jr. (July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986), he is best remembered for playing "tough guys." Cagney's seventh film, The Public Enemy, became one of the most influential gangster movies of the period. Notable for its famous grapefruit scene. In 1938, he received his first Academy Aw read more

James Cagney (2)

Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Mar 30, 2011

I’ve been thinking about James Cagney a lot today, because I realised it was the 25th anniversary of his death. There are many classic actors that I love and admire, but he has to be at the top of my list, as anyone who reads this blog probably realises already!  I think it’s a combinat read more

James Cagney: I Know I Shouldn't Love You, But......

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 10, 2010

Tough or Tender? . Sigh... I know I shouldn't love you, Jimmy, but I do. You won't be good to me, you won't do right by me, you might even be mean to me, but, gee, I sure think you're swell. There are others more handsome, but hands down James Cagney wins the charisma contest. He is, at every stage read more

Happy Birthday: James Cagney! (2)

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 17, 2010

James Cagney, first performing role was dancing dressed as a woman in the chorus line of the 1919 revue Every Sailor. He spent several years in vaudeville as a hoofer and comedian until his first major acting role in 1925. He performed in many roles, receiving good reviews before landing the lead i read more

TV Tuesday: James Cagney and Pat O'Brien

Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jul 28, 2009

In this excerpt from a 1981 interview on the BBC talk show Parkinson, Pat O'Brien is moved to tears as he discusses his 55-year friendship with James Cagney. I love how O'Brien holds Cagney's hand. The obviously deep affection between the two is incredibly moving. read more

Happy Birthday James Cagney

Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jul 17, 2009

James Cagney is my favorite actor, so I couldn't let his birthday pass without paying a brief tribute. I love this clip, because it showcases so many of his most endearing quirks: the goofy voices, his buoyant energy and the tiny flourishes he added to every scene. He was a mesmerizing talen read more

'Til Death Do Us Part ~ James Cagney and Frances Cagney

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001

James Cagney and Frances "Bill/Billie" Cagney Married 63 years While a lot of actors strayed, James Cagney never once cheated on his wife in the 6+ decades they were together. Not even Merle Oberon's advances could persuade him. In his autobiography which was published in 1976, he sa read more

James Cagney: memórias (vlog)

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001

James Cagney: memórias (vlog) Eu adoro participar de blogagens coletivas (blogathons) e fiquei em êxtase quando descobri que haveria uma em homenagem a meu ator favorito de todos os tempos: James Cagney. Aí surgiu o problema: eu não sabia sobre o que escrever. Já havia escrito críticas read more

10 razões para admirar James Cagney

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001

10 razões para admirar James Cagney Se eu aprendi alguma coisa lendo blogs sobre cinema clássico, é que um dos atores mais admirados por essa nova geração de cinéfilos é James Cagney. Blogueiros de ambos os sexos, de diveros lugares e realidades compartilham a admiração por este grande read more
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