Yankee Doodle Dandy
“Get ready to Laugh, to Sing, to Shout! ...For here comes Uncle Sam's Star Spangled Yankee Doodle Dandy!”
Synopsis
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-11
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James Cagney
George M. Cohan
Joan Leslie
Mary
Walter Huston
Jerry Cohan
Richard Whorf
Sam Harris
Irene Manning
Fay Templeton
George Tobias
Dietz
Rosemary DeCamp
Nellie Cohan
Jeanne Cagney
Josie Cohan
Frances Langford
Singer
George Barbier
Erlanger
Walter Catlett
Theatre Manager
Douglas Croft
George M. Cohan, as a boy of 13
Eddie Foy Jr.
Eddie Foy
Minor Watson
Albee
Chester Clute
Goff
Odette Myrtil
Madame Bartholdi
Patsy Parsons
Josie Cohan, as a girl of 12
S.Z. Sakall
Schwab
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Buckner, Edmund Joseph, Julius J. Epstein
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld, Ray Heindorf
- Original Title
- Yankee Doodle Dandy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Robert Buckner, Edmund Joseph, Julius J. Epstein
Heinz Roemheld, Ray Heindorf
James Wong Howe
George Amy
William Cagney, Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Robert Buckner
Screenplay
Edmund Joseph
Screenplay
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
William Cagney
Producer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
George Amy
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Ray Heindorf
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yankee Doodle Dandy
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What is Yankee Doodle Dandy about?
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
Who directed Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Yankee Doodle Dandy was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Yankee Doodle Dandy?
The principal cast of Yankee Doodle Dandy includes James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf, Irene Manning.
When was Yankee Doodle Dandy released and how long is it?
Yankee Doodle Dandy was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Yankee Doodle Dandy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yankee Doodle Dandy was composed by Heinz Roemheld, Ray Heindorf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Yankee Doodle Dandy holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).