CL Flick: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) will be shown at 7:30 pm in the Large Meeting Room. James Cagney won the Best Actor Oscar for his lively portrayal of “Mr. Broadway,” George M. Cohan, in this lavish screen biography that highlights Cagney in some of his finest song-and-dance routines. Cohan, a playwright, entertainer, composer and patriot, made his mark on the vaudeville stage and penned countless memorable tunes, including Over There, It’s a Grand Old Flag, Give My Regards to Broadway and the film’s rousing title number. Rated: NR. Running time: 2 hours 6 minutes.
