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He suggested his sister take the role but wanted Director Michael Curtiz to confirm she fit the role. The director agreed, and she began dance practice before filming began. In fact, he stipulated that there would be no love scenes in the movie. Cagney was more than happy to oblige. After seeing the finished film, Cohan telegrammed Cagney to thank him for his wonderful performance.

When a former communist pointed a finger at Cagney, it threatened to end his career. Cagney met with the Chairman on the Committee of Un-American Activities to clear up the misunderstanding and was subsequently cleared of charges.

Cagney and his film producer brother viewed Yankee Doodle Dandy as the way to further communicated where his allegiance lied. Staff Posted: June 18, Filming began after a tragedy. Cohan was protective. Cagney was accused of being a communist. Weeknights 8pm. Saturdays 1pm.

Saturdays 8pm. Sundays 8pm. Sundays 11am. Cohan chats with Roosevelt, recalling his early days on the stage. The story then flashes back to his youth, starting with his birth. The Four Cohans perform successfully. Later, in partnership with another struggling writer, Sam Harris, they finally interest a producer and they are on the road to success. George also marries Mary, a young singer and dancer.

As his star ascends, he persuades his now-struggling parents to join his act, eventually vesting some of his valuable theatrical properties in their name. It was inducted into the National Film Registry in The most famous scene in the movie, Cagney's tap dance down a White House staircase, was done without any rehearsal. Cagney would briefly reprise the Cohan role for a cameo in the film The Seven Little Foys , in which he performs a tabletop challenge dance with Bob Hope as Cohan's friend and rival Eddie Foy.