How Many Films did James Cagney and Pat O’Brien Star in Together?

How Many Films did James Cagney and
Pat O’Brien Star in Together?

It’s a friendship that’s endured for 55 years. – Pat O’Brien,
about his friendship with James Cagney

James Cagney and Pat O’Brien were friends for almost 60 years, working together in numerous films from 1934-1940, and reuniting one last time for their final film performances in 1981.

James Cagney and Pat O’Brien starred in NINE films together:

Here Comes the Navy (1934), directed byLloyd Bacon, on DVD and Prime Video
Ceiling Zero (1936), directed by Howard Hawks
Torrid Zone (1940), directed by William Keighley, on DVD and Prime Video
Devil Dogs of the Air (1935), directed by Lloyd Bacon, on DVD and Prime Video
The Irish in Us (1935), directed by Lloyd Bacon, on DVD
Boy Meets Girl (1938), directed by Lloyd Bacon, on DVD
Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), directed by Michael Curtiz
The Fighting 69th (1940), directed by William Keighley, on DVD and Prime Video
Ragtime (1981), directed by Milos Forman, on DVD and Prime Video

My Favorites? Boy, that’s a tough one, but I would have to say Angels with Dirty Faces and Ragtime. What are some of your favorites?

Just have to share this marvelous video clip interview of the ‘old friends’ 🙂

james cagney pat o'brien angels with dirty faces — Angels with Dirty Faces

james cagney pat o'brien ragtime — Ragtime, both Cagney and O’Brien’s very last film

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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

In all their glory:

One Response to How Many Films did James Cagney and Pat O’Brien Star in Together?

Leonard Viola says:

December 20, 2022 at 12:58 am

James Cagney is my favorite actor in the world. I watched all of his movies. My name is Leonard Viola I am 63 and still enjoying watching James Cagney’s film.