Yankee Doodle Dandy

This 1942 musical biographical film, directed by Michael Curtiz, chronicles the life of George M. Cohan, a renowned composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer. The film stars James Cagney in a dynamic performance that earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. The narrative follows Cohan’s rise from a vaudeville performer to a celebrated figure in American theater, capturing his patriotic spirit and contributions to Broadway. Notably, the film itself won three Academy Awards and was nominated for several others. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.