Cagney`s Off the record ` 1942

[@loveofthegame1517]

How could one man be so good at everything he does....an amazing talent.

[@BudSchnelker]

Unbelievable that he was so skilled as a hoofer yet that wasn't his primary calling card. What a contrast to most of the plastic leading men of today.

[@robertacolarette1594]

@Yeldarb4 Orson Welles was usually right. ☺️ I always admired him very much.

[@vincentsica442]

Never was,never will be another actor with the talent of James Cagney...my favorite, no one else close...

[@jamesdimasi5050]

Cagney was a truly unique talent. He had all the skills plus one huge X factor; he was totally at home in front of the camera. And that's for the record.

[@robertacolarette1594]

It’s no wonder films like this were so good for the country’s morale at the time. It certainly makes me feel good just watching this clip.

[@kathrynwillsey9259]

The Yankee Doodle Dandy number was filmed the morning after Pearl Harbor.

[@michaelmargaona1622]

Such a great number ..such a great film.... It makes me sad that so many people now adays have forgotten the values that made n makes this the greatest country in the world...God save this country n God saves u all.

[@kenfrank2730]

I agree, well said.

[@jeffreysalter917]

James Cagney playing George Cohan playing FDR there's no better triple play than this.

[@theplebe6342]

Yeah then he meets him.

[@marthadwyer2856]

A real talented, kind and understanding gentle man . Rip

[@GDubya-oy7eg]

Actually, Cohan hated FDR.

[@MCO18]

@@GDubya-oy7egCagney supported FDR during his reelection campaign in 1940. He because disillusioned with Harry Truman after WWII.

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@GDubya-oy7eg- so what? the overwhelming majority of Americans loved FDR. Presidential scholars pretty much unanimously rank FDR among our top 2 or 3 Presidents. If Cohan was out of step with these facts, then the 'yoke's' on him, not FDR.

[@lisalindsey277]

My favorite number from the whole movie! "We'll take it back from Hitler and put ants in his Japants! And that's FOR the record!"

[@maureencora1]

Touche' (smile)

[@captainal5]

such a brilliant line

[@maureencora1]

@@captainal5 Touche' (smile)

[@CrystalClearNews]

I have wanted to see this whole play I'd rather be right

[@franklouisrobin84]

The best dance routine I ever seen to portray a great American composer. James Cagney is the best. Ever and since

[@robertbrawley5048]

This dance seen closely resembles the one film clip of the actual George Cohan dancing. It other clips of this movie , the " give my regards to Broadway clip i think we see more the James Cagney choreography rather that George Cohen . The jumping up on the crate at the edge of the dock. Of course Cagney did include the Cohan trick of stepping up on the verticle wal and landing on his own two feet

[@SamuelJamesNary]

The best routine in the film though is Cagney tap dancing down the stairs in the White House though.

[@ellascott4497]

Love this gentleman, and for Mr Cagney, the greatest respect for his genius and humility too. Absolutely outstanding, performance. Thanks for the upload. 🍎🇺🇸👍😎🌹👏

[@lisaperkins4951]

I found a clip of the real George. Cagney did a great job dancing like the original George M.

[@chrisj.plamondon1828]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Masterpiece! "Yankee Doodle Dandy" is one of greatest classic films of all time. This film and scene are a great showcase for James Cagney's dramatic & comedic acting abilities and singing & dancing skills. Jimmy was an amazing talent and a true Hollywood Legend...❤

[@philiphalpenny9761]

Damn shame that Warner's did not give him more films to showcase his dancing skills. Having said that, Cagney's innate grace as a mover manifested itself in his dramatic roles also.

[@chrisj.plamondon1828]

Philip Halpenny I agree! He was amazing in "City For Conquest", "Each Dawn I Die" and all his gangster films, "The Public Enemy" to "White Heat"... Yeah!... he was a mover!

[@philiphalpenny9761]

His wonderful footwork was much in evidence while refereeing the ball game with the dead end kids in Angels With Dirty Faces.

[@chrisj.plamondon1828]

Philip Halpenny Ahh! Yeah that was wonderful. He was a real mover in that scene, always really involved in his roles.

[@Johnnycdrums]

He was fantastic as FLT ADM William F. Halsey in the "Gallant Hours".

[@margaretseverson7824]

Marvelous. Watch it every year. Cagney was a master.

[@kempsmith7]

My Favorite Movie of all time 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@aztecwarrior1421]

He is such a great actor and dancer!

[@anthonybartolotta4919]

Absolutely one of the best performers of his time

[@josephvitielo1693]

All time

[@miketackabery7521]

This is a really great musical: truly truly great... doesn't matter that it's a work of fiction. Doesn't matter. It's a great picture!

[@cherielaukka9710]

one of the best movies ever! Wish it would play in the theater again, I wasn't born yet when it came out, I'd line up for the show immediately !!! A GOOD SHOT OF PATRIOTISM, DO US ALL some GOOD right now,

[@creoleperez6971]

Golden times filled with people of golden character..Cagney as FDR was wonderful..FDR himself greatly enjoyed Cohan .. and his music .. Cagney brought it to the screen to remain in our ❤️ forever..Great job Mr. Cagney. !!

[@pentuplove6542]

Great Irish.

[@CrystalClearNews]

I remember the first time I saw it on tv but then I had a chance to see it on screen at a repertory cinema in San Francisco. A showing with commentary would be good

[@moboutmen]

Can only imagine seeing this in a theatre during the War. Would have jumped out of my seat cheering.

[@JohnnyAngel8]

It's great how he kicks his left leg back as he exits the stage to the right.

[@donnabecker8858]

This movie is my Finale to every Patriotic Holiday!!! Brings tears to my eyes and Pride and Joy to my heart!!! I wish everyone could watch this movie!!!

[@buddyh17]

me also

[@timmydz71]

I wish kids of today, 2023, could get hold of the pride in being an American. We need their support fending off the hold Communism has over our beloved White House. Get out and vote in 2024 elections. You don't want to end up in slavery like our friends, the people of China.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

A terrific movie that surprised the Japants off me when I saw it!! Marvelous entertainment but also a nice time capsule of Cohan’s earlier era. Every chorine is stunningly beautiful!

[@Pauline-wu4ej]

I love his dancing. He was an all round brilliant performer.

[@vidguy007]

Who knew FDR could dance like that? (Don't print that, its strictly off the record) I think Ill watch "White Heat" again.

[@KarlLaFong-v2q]

It's a wonderful thing that George M. Cohan was able to see this film before he passed on. I heard he was very pleased. Rip to both.

[@Mister_Jimmy]

Tremendous clip, though tragically ironic that FDR couldn’t barely stand without heavy lag braces due to polio.

[@christophermotte7532]

saw this for the first time last night on TCM , had to come listen to it again.

[@marymandolini9276]

NEVER ANOTHER LIKE JAMES CAGNEY 💕 THE GREATEST 💕

[@josephdevine9860]

YES he is !!! :)

[@AnneMcNaney]

Every July 4th we'd watch this fabulous movie. I watch it to this day

[@kevinbutler6572]

This is one of my favorite numbers performed by Jimmy Cagney.

[@philiphalpenny9761]

Proof that rap didn't start with the Sugar Hill Gang in the late 70s. Cagney's vibrancy is unmatchable...

[@bobbrawley2612]

It is my favorite number in this movie . Thanks to KZbin I can rewind it over and ooooookver again. The dancing is most like George M Cohen in the film clip with Jimmy Durante

[@CrystalClearNews]

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[@dawnbaker9274]

One of my fav movies!

[@ilfarmboy]

Mr. Cohan personally picked Mr. Cagney for this movie

[@sazfretz1945]

My favorite actor in one of my favorite movies.

[@cminor99]

God, I love James Cagney ! That is my most favorite role for him!

[@Macca1000001]

Cagney would have been sensational in "Riverdance" had it been around in his day. He's got the moves!

[@Mr.Rocklight]

James Cagney is "Fantastic"..."On the Record"!!!!

[@bird10498]

I"m no jingo but Cagney's tap-dancing FDR gives me goose bumps.

[@denicesanders4586]

Especially since FDR was wheelchair bound.

[@candy9986]

🌟 Jimmy, a precious gem 💎

[@skyeslaton3435]

Cagney can play anything he can act, dance and sing

[@donmcc6573]

One of my top ten all time favorite movies.

[@OriginalPappy]

My favorite Cagney film

[@ilfarmboy]

Yankee Doodle Dandy was Cagney"s favorite movie to make. George Cohan personally requested Cagney to play the part

[@martinpaulsen1592]

As opposed, of course, to _The Music Man_ - when Cagney was approached about playing Prof. Hill, he said that not only would he refuse the role, he wouldn't go see the film if they replaced Preston, who'd originated the role on Broadway. I've always thought that quote should have been on the posters...

[@garysimone4977]

Man we need to go back in time a little and learn what values are

[@melcarter5651]

Bullseye!

[@martinpatrick1746]

A true Irish American James Cagney playing George M Cohan.

[@1957kwick]

They don’t make them like that anymore! As will as the actor the Great James Cagney.🇺🇸

[@nicklengyel6710]

Great actors are hard to come by nowadays

[@KNFMusic4MySoul]

There is a reason why this movie is in THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. I would make it mandatory that every high school student has to see it before they can graduate. Who is with me on this?

[@kat35lulu88]

I agree but I doubt any kid now would sit thru the first minute. They would have no idea who any of those historical individuals were...... and that's their loss.

[@bongobarry100]

I am with you all the way…but sadly agree that most kids wouldn’t last a minute.

[@debralerner8298]

And to think Mr Cohan came from my home state of Rhode Island we also have a marker at fox point we are that proud of the fact Debra Jane Lerner

[@dalekundtz4603]

They don't make them like that any longer!

[@deaded5040]

"I've never met a man who wouldn't rather be a great guy than a great performer..." -Jerry Cohan-

[@4catsnow]

One of the best actors Hollywood ever saw...and probably wouldn't scrape today's crop off the heel of his shoe..

[@waldolydecker8118]

Rodgers and Hart, from the 1937 show, 'I'd Rather Be Right."

[@joep8787]

How tastes have changed. Imagine if Hollywood dared to make a patriotic musical like this today! Could they get it made? Would anyone go and see it?

[@glen7318]

maybe.. its not the 60s!

[@christelheadington1136]

When this was made (or the period it was made about), patriotism was not defined as kissing the president's behind. That's what that clip is about. Patriotism meant backing your allies not backing dictators. FDR didn't take to Twitter, to bitch about George M. Cohan.

[@jimcat68]

Haven't you heard of "Hamilton"?

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

This movie should have been made in Technicolor, and that's FOR the record!

[@doctorwu222]

Wartime restrictions. The government restricted film stock and I believe there were limits the studios could spend on film production. But "YDD" is a masterpiece whether in color or black and white.

[@brendafegley3317]

I saw the colorized version on TV

[@ricardocantoral7672]

I honestly don't mind. James Wong Howe's black and white cinematography is eye candy to me.

[@tonyocch1]

They don’t make movies like this anymore

[@AnthonysDen]

No...they don't. And THAT'S for the record.

[@douglasirek2211]

No,we are not currently in a world global conflict for our very existence. But "T" will probably lie one up soon.

[@ledichang9708]

Literally every Michael Bay movie.

[@smallfavors]

❤Loved it ☺️😁❤️

[@_XR40_]

Great clip, but have to point out the irony: This is a great demonstration of the fact that no one knew FDR couldn't walk until after he died. The press covered it up completely...

[@kealiimanner5943]

A great movie 👏👏👏👏

[@patriciamckeown8318]

Just wonderful xxx

[@markmeader5148]

A scene like this made Americans forget that their President was really confined to a wheelchair.

[@CrystalClearNews]

FDR tried to conceal that by never being photo graphed in his chair

[@danielcorreard3746]

hard to believe cagney who always played the tough guy could dance that great but obviously a very accomplished dancer

[@lawrencelewis2592]

He wanted to be remembered as a song and dance man, rather than a guy who played gangsters though he was awesome at both.

[@carijanice6949]

Thank you!

[@thebambino4728]

Carney was the BEST ALL AROUND ACTOR the world has ever seen !! He could DO IT ALL - DANCING , ACTING AND EVEN SINGING although he was no Frank Sinatra . People like him just DONT EXIST anymore !

[@theplebe6342]

Man, he has better moves than FDR ever did.

[@Emacee1701]

Mary tells George that Sam is producing a show by Kaufman and (Moss) Hart. They wrote the book for "I'd Rather Be Right" but musicals are usually credited to the composer and lyricist, who were Rogers and (Lorenz) Hart. They are never mentioned in the film. The show was produced in 1937 but Lorenz Hart even updated the lyrics for "I'd Rather Be Right" for a the film released during wartime. Rogers and Hart also wrote the music for "The Phantom President" (1932), Cohan's only film musical but apparently Cohan carried a grudge. The movie does show Cohan dancing and it's clear Cagney absolutely nailed Cohan's dancing style.

[@colemanadamson5943]

A real shame today's news media hasn't the integrity to keep things "off the record". They'd print it anyway.

[@lloydholland9522]

I watch World's Last Chance videos on KZbin they based things on the scriptures the signs that we need to be watching for and I watch MSNBC from 8 to midnight I know it is a corporation but between Rachel Maddow Lawrence O'Donnell is specially and Brian Williams at 11 I know that they do their fact-checking as much as they possibly can to find the truth that's the only news station I can trust him for now and if Trump has his way he will destroy all of them except the one he likes he thinks he's God or he thinks he is like Hitler and I don't like Hitler I don't like people dictating to me what I am to believe in or not to believe in I don't judge people that's for God to do I only believe in facts I've been around 64 going on 65 years and I've had a great father to teach me and he's dead now and my mother's dead now some of my friends are dead now and last but not least and probably the most important 1 my son is dead also last year God is coming folks the signs are coming and when we have the One World earthquake people will shake that off as well as a natural phenomenon and then we'll start to hear the trumpets and you'll still have some time and which to redeem your soul but the majority of people living in the cities will only believe in stupid people like the orange headed buffoon in our White House

[@michaelwolter6076]

He was the greatest.

[@officialharmmmreal]

I actually forgot about this I am 8. And I loved this movie when I was 5 and 6 but when I turned seven in when this Covid happened I got into Mozart and Beethoven and Chopin but I am into this now

[@RobertRoser-h7c]

Amazing to see the polio victim dancing so well.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Love this

[@moriahjacobs6131]

He's doing all this and not breathing heavy!!!

[@pentuplove6542]

Fred Astaire said NO to playing Cohan. Professional dancer James Cagney said Yes.

[@malissahyatt2425]

It went to the best person for the role. Whew.

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

Fred also passed up Singing in the Rain"...and Danny Kayr was the third choise for that same film.💜

[@joep8787]

Astaire would've been a bad choice. Cohan was not an elegant, graceful dancer like Astaire. Nor was he as good a singer. Besides, only Cagney radiated the sort of human dynamo that the real Cohan must've been. Imaging a guy that writes plays and songs, acts and dances in them and runs a chain of theaters. He also 'Cohanized' plays for other playwrights and acted in plays written by others. A real theatrical genius.

[@philiphalpenny9761]

@@joep8787 Cagney turned down a million dollars to play Doolittle in My Fair Lady in 1964. I imagine it would have looked a lot like this number...top hat and all!

[@joep8787]

@@philiphalpenny9761 Cagney might've been good as Doolittle. Doolittle was merely a British version of the big city, rascally, streetsmart character that Cagney frequently played. If Cagney was capable of doing a Cockney accent, he'd have been great. He also might've been a threat to run off with the movie, being such a scene stealer. Another movie Cagney might've been good at was 1975s "The Sunshine Boys" starring George Burns and Walter Matthau. It was about two elderly ex vaudevillians. Cagney really was an ex vaudevillian like Burns. Cagney could've done the Matthau part.

[@karenbrown938]

A great actor posing as the greatest president-reflecting the love America felt for FDR.

[@STurbo5247]

My mother saw George M Cohan in a play in New York many many years ago and she said that James Cagney played a better George M Cohan, then George M Cohan did himself. I’m not sure exactly what year it was but I’m 78 years old and we left New York when I was three. So it was at least 75 years ago.

[@twostep1953]

"We'll take it back from Hitler, and put ants in his Japants!" What a great line!

[@johnking6252]

Great Movie they don't make em' like it, anymore 👍

[@Stan-m9s2k]

The master

[@lawrencelewis2592]

I've often felt that Franklin Roosevelt was a joyless individual- I've never seen a photo of him dancing. 😉

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Bravo.

[@elizabethedwards7082]

The very best!

[@lawrencelewis2592]

There is a statue of George M. Cohan in the North end of Times Square. No fair guessing who he looks like.

[@rodneyison9500]

Cagney said that this was his favorite role.this movie

[@CCoburn3]

I think both Cagney and Cohan would object to being called "Irish Americans." Both of them were 100% American. They were proud of their Irish heritage, but being American came first, last, and always with them.

[@philswaim392]

I love the fact even on the stage people actled like they didnt know fdr couldnt walk

[@SOULRELIEF22]

The KINGDOM of GOD will be filled with festivities! To live comfortably there, we must love the LORD! JESUS fought the hardest battle EVER conceived on CALVARY! He bruised the devil's head, to make the way for us to enter into the KINGDOM! HALLELUJAH! And JESUS is RETURNING SOON for those of us who love Him! St John 3:16! 💓 "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:15! REPENT and RECEIVE JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOUR to have your name secured in His Book of Life! AMEN!

[@bobapbob5812]

wonderful scene even though of course FDR could not walk let alone dance.

[@rocistone6570]

Whenever I need a bracer, I go looking for someone who can dance. Cagney means I never have to look for long. Someplace else on this site, you'll find an interview Cagney did at age 80. Make the time to watch it if you want an honest smile in the middle of so many fake videos these days.

[@lawrencelewis8105]

There is a statue of George M. Cohan at the north end of Times Square in New York. Guess who he looks like? Yep!

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Ok he was good

[@bobbrawley2612]

What does the lyrics mean when he writes insults for Mr. Ek-key or mr Iky. Who is Mr Ek key?

[@yana1955]

Harold Ickes was Roosevelt's Secretary of the Interior and responsible for the implementation of most of the New Deal policies which had quite a bit of opposition.

[@diamondjim7560]

Cohan was a bit worried how the President would react to this show. It was well reviewed in the papers and Roosevelt read them. In truth the show served FDR well. The impression by Cohan was light hearted and entertaining. It also covered up a political liability for FDR. Cohan prancing around and singing was something Roosevelt couldn’t do. FDR was a cripple and very few knew about it, the general public never did until years after his passing. At the time those in the news trade that did know respected him or were scared to death of the power of the White House. (Big difference from modern times, right?). How much of the Cagney movie when Cohan was awarded the CMOH is probably a bit more fiction. All that being said, this movie played great homage to Cohan, Cagney and the real FDR.

[@lloydholland9522]

All the members of this Congress need to be made to sit and watch the whole movie maybe they'll start thinking twice about what truck is doing for money with Russia we need to get back to this type of spirit for our country all the races Creed's and colors fighting together against our foes we've made progress but now we having ass Jack for our so-called president but he's not mine

[@TitoTitoTitoTito]

Your not a Congress person idiot

[@kevinbreslin8659]

How you go from Cagney from 1942 to Trump in 2019 is beyond me.....print it, for the record

[@timwaygar7163]

Funny, I thought the same thing, hoping our US Constitution could withstand the Obama administration.

[@buddyh17]

Trump is best president ever, him and lincoln

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

@@buddyh17 - Trump makes Buchanan look worthy of Mt. Rushmore!

[@stillkickin3919]

Hellova hoofer.

[@jimcat68]

It's propaganda... but the best possible sort of propaganda.

[@pacificostudios]

Same director as "Casablanca." Michael Curtiz.

[@Nick-xs4om]

Good work kids see you 11 in the morning.

[@alainarchambault2331]

Nothing is, "off the record," anymore.

[@roxiekellamorlesliebrandt2642]

This scene is about President Delano Roosevelt, not George M. Cohan. See wikipedia about Harold L. Ickes: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_L._Ickes

[@philiphalpenny9761]

...and that's FOR the record!

[@nicklengyel6710]

Good work kids see you 11 in the morning

[@sandiehiti5008]

I got slipped a mickey; didn't turn out well.

[@OriginalPappy]

Cagney was a better Cohan than Cohan.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

FDR: He was in a wheelchair!

[@marilyncasto1253]

This is based in fiction not fact, both George M. and Hollywood took liberties with FDR.