I also read that scene was shot in 1 take. James Cagney stated in his autobiography that he choreographed the scene. He also added the 'fits' to the Jarrett ...
Hey Dan,<br> Seems we have a common admiration for a great star! It is nice to meet you, my name is Leesa. Maybe we could chat sometime about his movies! 'pm'...
Hi Gail...... Angels With Dirty Faces is my favorite. Now the big question..was Rocky yellow or did he do it for the kids? As far as "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, I...
Hi Leesa,<br><br>It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm glad you're not mad at me about Van Damme and would enjoy chatting about the greatest actor that ever lived....
Gail<br><br> Before I forget, us Cagney fans living in Long Island are deprived of seeing Jimmy Cagney for the most part except for the movies we have on tape....
Strawberry Blonde, oh what a great film! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, and that root canal. Ouchie! Get lots of giggle gas, tee hee.<br>Stay tuff too!...
Hi Leesa<br><br> I made it through the root canal. I was tough just like Biff. "That's the way I'm constituted". (But I don't have any black eyes) I'm with...
Dan, I do receive TCM via Dish Network. I switched from cable to Dish about a month ago. I can see TCM and TV Land and also an out of state fox affiliate to...
Hi Dan!<br> It was nice chattin' last night! I look forward to tonight! You will have to get me back up on all the movies, as it has been a long while since...
As most of you know, Jimmy Cagney left us fourteen Easter Sunday's ago (March 30, 1986). His career left an indelible mark on American films and culture.<br>In...
Hello hello hello!! Rightho here, a member from a long time ago -- and I'm back at last!! Those of you who were here back when I decided to give up the ...
First time gentleman caller here. Enjoyed the "My Way" lyrics, courtesy of Dan, and recall the AFI tribute well (still have it on tape). So many wonderful ...
I couldn't agree with you more regarding 13 Rue Madeleine. A great movie and certainly a classic Cagney finish. The movie is also extra enjoyable for me...
And wasn't Conte's "Bill O'Connell" an evil (but quite effective) villain? While Jimmy was (as usual) just fine, his fake French citizen was a bit tough to ...
Conte's villian is exrtaordinary, particularly the lack of remorse and coldbloodedness when he does in his buddy Frank Latimore. But he gets his in the end...
Recall seeing the film as a youngster, and the shock of Conte cutting Latimore's parachute cords. Notice a young Karl Malden as their aircraft jump guide?...
My final paper in english is on why james cagney was not a communist. i also have to provide the opposing arguments. i was wondering if anyone knows why he was...
hi! in cagney's own words, found in "cagney" by john mccabe (a book i highly recommend you read before you do anything else), here's the scoop:<br><br>"The ...
I was lucky enough to find and join this club several weeks ago. I am very happy to know that there are so many other Cagney fans out there such as myself. I...
Welcome to the club....My favorite scene from Yankee Doodle Dandy is the end after he leaves FDR's office. He starts walking down the large staircase and, as...
In addition to the book recommended by Kimmy, try to find "Cagney, Actor as Auteur", by Patrick McGilligan,,1975..1982.<br><br>He devotes quite a bit to...
I was not at all shocked upon reading that Merle Oberon had a huge crush on Cagney and offered herself to him in his train compartment. By taking her up on her...
Cathy<br><br>The Merle Oberon incident doesn't bother me one bit either. Oberon was absolutely gorgeous and not of the highest moral standards. If this was the...
Do you suppose it is true Dan, that James would do that? I can't believe it. Refuse to. Did his secretary brainwash him before he died, anybody know? It seems...
It's a pretty safe bet that it's all true, Leesa. We just have to think of all the unparalleled enjoyment that he gave to us and try to forget the oddities....
Dan, Yes, the whole issue of his children living in a separate house and being cared for by a nanny really, really botherd me. Very, very sad. From all of the...
Now that everyone agrees that Jimmy Cagney was indeed "a dirty rat", TCM is showing "The Mayor of Hell" on Friday morning at 7:30AM. It's not one of his best,...
A good friend of mine was cavorting on a beach on Martha's Vineyard some years ago with his young children. Island resident and gentleman farmer Cagney...
