Yankee Doodle Dandy
We're headed back to the turn of the twentieth century to talk about the implausible romance of Michael Curtiz's 1942 musical biopic Yankee Doodle Dandy, starring James Cagney in an Oscar-winning performance as Broadway legend George M. Cohan. Join in as we discuss the US flag code, an accidentally hilarious proposal, a very silly framing device, and the movie's absolute aversion to conflict. Plus: Why did gangster star Cagney agree to do this movie? Why did Cohan's real-life wife sue the production? Did anyone give Johnny Jones's regards to Broadway? And, most importantly, was George really born on the Fourth of July? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Trouble with the Curve (2012)