Great Dance Routine: James Cagney and Bob Hope!!! | History of Cinema

After a screening of YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (’42), George M. Cohan famously said of James Cagney’s portrayal of himself – "My God, what an act to follow!" Cagney won the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Remembering James Cagney FAVORITE MOMENTS James Francis Cagney Jr. July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) was an American actor, dancer and film director. On stage and in film, Cagney was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing. He won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances. He is remembered for playing multifaceted tough guys in films such as The Public Enemy (1931), Taxi! (1932), Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), The Roar