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Biographical musical
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Yankee Doodle Dandy is a 1942 biographical musical directed by Michael Curtiz, starring James Cagney, Rosemary DeCamp and Frances Langford. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $2,951 worldwide. It won 3 Oscars, including Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture) and Actor. Critics gave it 89 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Yankee Doodle Dandy About?
The premise of Yankee Doodle Dandy without spoilers.
This spirited biopic follows the life of Broadway legend George M. Cohan, portrayed with dazzling energy by James Cagney. The film recounts his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in vaudeville to becoming a celebrated songwriter and performer. Through nostalgic flashbacks, we witness his rise to fame, including the creation of iconic songs like "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "Over There," culminating in a special Congressional Gold Medal presentation from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Yankee Doodle Dandy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- singing
- father son relationship
- family act
- spanking
- national film registry
- play
- retirement
- composer
- piano
- duet
- broadway theatre
- speech
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- top hat
- partner
- butler
- theater
- child actor
- handshake
- contract
- musical theatre
- told in flashback
- oval office
- the white house washington d.c.
- loss of father
- military enlistment
- deathbed
- audition
- spoiled brat
- marriage
- slang
- staircase
- gratitude
- restaurant
- president of the united states
- 1880s
- car trouble
- stage door
- show business
- 1890s
- theatrical producer
- dance
- tin pan alley
- vaudeville
- actor
- songwriter
- congressional gold medal
- comeback
- fake beard
- parade
- fourth of july
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Cast & crew
Yankee Doodle Dandy Cast
James Cagney leads the cast, with Rosemary DeCamp and Frances Langford. Directed by Michael Curtiz; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Curtiz
Also Starring in Yankee Doodle Dandy
· 6 more From the director
More from Michael Curtiz
More films directed by Michael Curtiz, best-rated first: Casablanca, Mildred Pierce, Captain Blood and Life with Father.
Ratings
Yankee Doodle Dandy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Yankee Doodle Dandy 89 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 89 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 70% User score
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Box office
Yankee Doodle Dandy Box Office
Yankee Doodle Dandy grossed $2,951 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3K
- International
- $3K
Awards
Yankee Doodle Dandy Awards & Nominations
Yankee Doodle Dandy won 3 Oscars, including Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture) and Actor.
3 wins8 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1943 3 wins · 8 nominations- Won Actor – James Cagney
- Won Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
- Won Sound Recording
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Walter Huston
- Nominated Directing – Michael Curtiz
Videos
Yankee Doodle Dandy Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson announce YANKEE DOODLE DANDY for AFI Movie Club
Cars
Cars in Yankee Doodle Dandy
3 cars on screen, including the Dodge Brothers and the unknown.
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Dodge Brothers Minor role -
unknown Minor role -
1916 Franklin Model 6-30 Background role
Details
Yankee Doodle Dandy Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “胜利之歌” and “A Canção da Vitória”.
- Also known as
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- 胜利之歌
- A Canção da Vitória
- 성조기의 행진
- La glorieuse parade
- Yanqui Dandy
- Ribalta di gloria
- Canção Triunfal
- יאנקי דודל דאנדי
- Янки Дудл Денди
- Ο ουρανός της δόξας
- Simfonia americană
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FAQ
Yankee Doodle Dandy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Yankee Doodle Dandy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Yankee Doodle Dandy runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Yankee Doodle Dandy released?
Yankee Doodle Dandy was released on June 6, 1942.
Who directed Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Yankee Doodle Dandy was directed by Michael Curtiz.
More films by Michael Curtiz Who is in the cast of Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Yankee Doodle Dandy stars James Cagney, Rosemary DeCamp and Frances Langford, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Yankee Doodle Dandy make at the box office?
Yankee Doodle Dandy grossed $2,951 worldwide.
How is Yankee Doodle Dandy rated?
Yankee Doodle Dandy has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 89 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did Yankee Doodle Dandy win?
Yankee Doodle Dandy won 3 awards from 8 nominations, including Actor at the Oscars 1943.
Does Yankee Doodle Dandy have a post-credit scene?
No. Yankee Doodle Dandy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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