Yankee (1966)

Yankee (1966) was a Western Film directed by Tinto Brass .

A Connecticut Yankee (1931, David Butler)

By Andrew Wickliffe on May 28, 2017 From The Stop Button

A Connecticut Yankee fumbles on pretty much every level, including wasting lead Will Rogers. The big problem is the script, from William M. Conselman. It doesn?t help any director Butler can?t mount an action or comedy sequences, because there?s nothing else in the picture. It doesn?t even work as a... Read full article

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1001 Classic Movies: Yankee Doodle Dandy

By Amanda Garrett on Nov 21, 2016 From Old Hollywood Films

Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), starring James Cagney, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). In honor of the Presidential election on N... Read full article

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Old Hollywood Songs: That Yankee Doodle Boy

By Amanda Garrett on Jul 3, 2015 From Old Hollywood Films

I'm celebrating the Fourth of July with James Cagney performing That Yankee Doodle Boy in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942). The story behind the song is below. That Yankee Doodle Boy is one of old Hollywood's most familiar patriotic songs thanks to James Cagney's electrifying performance as... Read full article

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New From Warner Archive: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) on Blu-ray

By KC on Oct 27, 2014 From Classic Movies

When I settled in to watch the new Warner Archive Blu-ray of Yankee Doodle Dandy, I was expecting good, corny fun. Lively dance numbers, old-fashioned tunes--sweet-natured stuff. It had been several years since I'd seen it, and I had forgotten the emotional impact this deeply patriotic film could ha... Read full article

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World War II Films: Yankee Doodle Dandy

By BG Voita on Jul 4, 2014 From Classic Reel Girl

James Cagney & Joan Leslie If To Be or Not To Be was an example of tragic timing (see previous post), Yankee Doodle Dandy illustrated what can happen when all the pieces fit together perfectly. Yankee Doodle Dandy was to be yet another musical biopic (biography picture), a type of movie that w... Read full article

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