Johnny Come Lately
“A Story of a Wanderer Who Stops His Travels Long Enough to Help A Kindly Old Woman in Distress”
Synopsis
Cagney is a human dynamo as a drifter who helps save ailing Grace George from losing her newspaper. The pace is fast, and audiences of all ages will be pleased. The supporting cast, have all the small-town characterizations down pat -- with Margaret Hamilton a standout. Cagney himself, had genuine affection for this film, and listed it among his top five movie-making experiences at a retrospective the year before he died. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with the UCLA Film & Television Archive, in 2013.
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Tom Richards
Grace George
Vinnie McLeod
Marjorie Main
'Gashouse' Mary
Marjorie Lord
Jane
Hattie McDaniel
Aida
Edward McNamara
W.M. Dougherty
William Henry
Pete Dougherty
Robert Barrat
Bill Swain
George Cleveland
Willie Ferguson
Margaret Hamilton
Myrtle Ferguso
Norman Willis
Dudley Hirsh
Lucien Littlefield
Blaker
Edwin Stanley
Winterbottom
Irving Bacon
Chief of Police
Clarence Muse
Butler
William 'Wee Willie' Davis
Bouncer
Tom Dugan
Cop
Charles Irwin
Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- John Van Druten
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Johnny Come Lately
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- William Cagney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
John Van Druten, Louis Bromfield
Leigh Harline
Theodor Sparkuhl
George M. Arthur
William Cagney
Department Leadership Roster
John Van Druten
Screenplay
William K. Howard
Director
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
William Cagney
Producer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
George M. Arthur
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Come Lately
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johnny Come Lately about?
Cagney is a human dynamo as a drifter who helps save ailing Grace George from losing her newspaper. The pace is fast, and audiences of all ages will be pleased. The supporting cast, have all the small-town characterizations down pat -- with Margaret Hamilton a standout. Cagney himself, had genuine affection for this film, and listed it among his top five movie-making experiences at a retrospective the year before he died. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with the UCLA Film & Television Archive, in 2013.
Who directed Johnny Come Lately?
Johnny Come Lately was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in Johnny Come Lately?
The principal cast of Johnny Come Lately includes James Cagney, Grace George, Marjorie Main, Marjorie Lord, Hattie McDaniel.
When was Johnny Come Lately released and how long is it?
Johnny Come Lately was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Come Lately?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Come Lately was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is Johnny Come Lately based on a book or true story?
Johnny Come Lately is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Bromfield".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Come Lately?
Johnny Come Lately holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).