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James Cagney helped jump-start the gangster genre as The Public Enemy. Outcries against movies that glorified underworld criminals put Cagney on the side of the law in 'G' Men.
Cops and crooks -- I could not get enough. Cagney was the most magnetic, confident, likeable screen actor, and created many memorable screen characterizations over his career, with never a false note in any of his performances. Here are 35 of his very best!
Jul 15, 2023 · Tour our photo gallery featuring Cagney’s 20 greatest film performances, ranked worst to best. 20. LADY KILLER (1933) Fired theater usher Dan Quigley (Cagney) finds success with a group of con...
James Cagney. Actor: Angels with Dirty Faces. One of Hollywood's preeminent male stars of all time, James Cagney was also an accomplished dancer and easily played light comedy.
Cagney is remembered for playing multifaceted tough guys in films such as The Public Enemy (1931), Taxi! (1932), Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), The Roaring Twenties (1939), City for Conquest (1940) and White Heat (1949), finding himself typecast or limited by this reputation earlier in his career. [4] .
James Francis Cagney, Jr. (July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) was an American film actor. Although he won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of roles, he is best remembered for playing "tough guys". In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked him eighth among the Greatest Male Stars of All Time.
Mar 18, 2024 · 1. The Singing Fool (1928) Experience the heartwarming tale of love, music, and dreams in “The Singing Fool” (1928). Follow the story of Al Jolson, a talented singing waiter and composer,...
Jun 8, 2024 · With a career spanning more than five decades, he delivered memorable performances in an array of genres. This list delves into the finest films that feature Cagney and highlight his contributions to the world of cinema. Each included film highlights how his talents help elevate it to greatness.
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Aug 24, 2023 · James Cagney is among classic Hollywood's most revered performers, named the eighth greatest actor from the Golden Age of Motion Pictures by the American Film Institute.
