Yankee Doodle Dandy(1942)
Get ready to Laugh, to Sing, to Shout! ...For here comes Uncle Sam's Star Spangled Yankee Doodle Dandy!
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
Movie: Yankee Doodle Dandy
Top 10 Billed Cast
George M. Cohan
Mary
Jerry Cohan
Sam Harris
Fay Templeton
Dietz
Nellie Cohan
Josie Cohan
Singer
Erlanger
Video Trailer Yankee Doodle Dandy
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Original Theatrical Trailer
Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson announce YANKEE DOODLE DANDY for AFI Movie Club
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Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson announce YANKEE DOODLE DANDY for AFI Movie Club - Featurette
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