He is remembered by some for playing multifaceted tough guys in. Something to sing about, 1937, rereleased in 1947 as battling hoofer, is the second and final film james cagney made for grand national pictures the first. Something to sing about movie full download watch something. After completing his second film, the musical something to sing about which was not a financial success, cagney returned to warners. His films include paramount on parade codirector, 1930, something to sing about 1937 with james cagney. James cagney in the roaring twenties 1939 when i ruled the world by robert. Battling hoofer is the reissue title of the 1936 james cagney vehicle something to sing about. Ten of cagneys best movies are streaming now, in glorious hd. Watch something to sing about online 1937 movie yidio. James cagney, quite unlike in his gangster movie roles, but already a seasoned actor.
This topnotch musical comedy film really is something to sing about. Something to sing about movie trailer and videos tv guide. Cagney is charming enough, basically playing himself. The film had no a complicated plot, it was quite simple but still relevant for the society. And, in the case of this movie, a rather pleasant and surprising mistake. Warner archive his delighted to announce the james cagney classic movie collection. Great guy was the first of two films james cagney made for independent film company grand national pictures, after he successfully broke his contract with warner brothers. Magnificent james cagney in the title role as a snarling and ominous gangster. Something to sing about 1937 stream and watch online. The downtoearth rooney resists the star treatment, an attitude misinterpreted by movie executive bennett o. Dec 08, 2010 this feature is not available right now. Something to sing about, 1937 in film, rereleased in 1947 as battling hoofer. A new york bandleader journeys to hollywood when he is.
Mar 30, 2017 for a long time, his films and the films of many other classic movie stars were either only available on expensive dvds or on premium cable channels. Jimmy cagneys at his foottappin best in this songfilled comedy that includes a few jabs at the hollywood studio system. Theres something magical about sing sing, the maximumsecurity prison that sprawls over 75 acres on a. James cagney and evelyn daw in something to sing about. Rooney is thrilled to have a chance at making movies, but discovers that hollywood is not for him.
A manhattan bandleader james cagney and his wife evelyn daw cannot be married, according to his hollywood contract. Cagney, frawley, frye something to sing about 1937. James cagney, evelyn daw, william frawley director. Once there, rooney sets out to do things his own way and resists the trappings of star treatment. Victor schertzinger free sheet music to download in pdf, mp3. Cagney plays terry rooney, a new york bandleader who heads to hollywood when he is offered a movie contract. Released 1937, something to sing about stars james cagney, evelyn daw, william frawley, mona barrie the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 33 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. July 17, 1899 march 30, 1986 was an american actor and dancer, both on stage and in film. Watch something to sing about movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. By the 1930s it was said that hollywood possessed more stars than heaven itself, and the stars images dominated film posters, as cagneys does here. But, alas, the story is bogged down by a turgid script and not very interesting or memorable music a death knell for a musical. A new york bandleader journeys to hollywood when he is offered a contract with a studio, but he is determined to do things his way and not theirs. Something to sing about 1937 james cagney as thadeus mcgillicuddy aka terry rooney. James cagney was an actor with plenty charisma, and this film is an evidence of it.
Something to sing about official trailer director victor schertzinger wrote both the story and the tunes for this lighthearted romance, the second. Something to sing about thadeus mcgillicuddy aka terry rooney 1937. Known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing, he won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances. Despite its jabs at the hollywood studio system, this film allows james cagney to show his wide rangeand his dancing chops 193793 min. The screenplay was written by john wexley and warren duff based on the story by rowland brown. James cagney full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. James cagney stars as a new york big band leader who hopes to. One of hollywoods preeminent male stars of all time, james cagney was also an accomplished dancer and easily played light comedy. Check out full movie something to sing about download, movies counter, new online movies in english and more latest movies at hungama. Where berkowitz did time and cagney spent time the new. James cagney evelyn daw william frawley 1937 a manhattan bandleader james cagney. Something to sing about official trailer director victor schertzinger wrote both the story and the tunes for this lighthearted romance, the second of james cagney s independent films for grand. Something to sing about not available on your favorite video service.
About 1937 victor schertzinger in something to sing about 1937 james cagney. Victor schertzinger a new york bandleader journeys to hollywood when he is. Band leader and radio star terry rooney heads to hollywood in something to sing about, a 1937 film starring jimmy cagney and directed by victor schertzinger. He was always pleasant in any role, no matter if he was a gangster, a good man or a dancer, he performed all well and delivered enough smell for sympathy. When his first film is huge success and a hit for the studio, regan tries to hide the truth. Watch and download something to sing about courtesy of jimbo. You can watch recordings anytime, anywhere with your cloud dvr. Something to sing about 1937 james cagney as thadeus. James cagney can danceand sing i know he did yankee doodle dandy and really amazed audiences with his talent but sadly i havent seen it yet so i was soo happy when this film started and little james was tap dancing his way to stardom in this really great film about a music hall performer who is offered fame and fortune in hollywood, but then things begin to go downhill.
Kiss tomorrow goodbye is directed by gordon douglas and adapted to screenplay by harry brown from the novel by horace mccoy. Forget the gangster flix, give me the dance numbers. The oklahoma kidjames cagney, humphrey bogart, rosemary lane, donald crisp, harvey stephens, hugh sothern, ward bond 1937. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies.
Something to sing about by victor schertzinger james. Terry rooney james cagney is the stage name of thaddeus mcgillicuddy, a popular new york band leader and. I will watch any movie that has jimmy cagney dancing in it. Theres something magical about sing sing, the maximumsecurity prison that sprawls over 75 acres on a bank of the hudson river where it. If they made this movie today, they would call it white heat 2. Something to sing about manufactured on demand, restored. For a long time, his films and the films of many other classic movie stars were either only available on expensive dvds or on premium cable channels. Angels with dirty faces is a 1938 american gangster film directed by michael curtiz for warner brothers. Download hungama play app to get access to new unlimited free mp4 movies download, english movies 201920182017, latest music videos, kids movies, hungama originals, new tv shows and much more at hungama. The down to earth rooney resists the star treatment, an attitude. Something to sing about by victor schertzinger james cagney.
James cagney stars as a new york big band leader who hopes to cash in on hollywood success and fame in this charming 90 minute, black and white motion picture. I love james cagney movies he really did a good job on this one i miss movies like that dont want to see you good movies anymore like this this was a great movie you need to buy it. James cagney has a rare chance to show his songanddanceman roots in. Something to sing about james cagney evelyn daw william frawley 1937 a manhattan bandleader james cagney and his wife evelyn daw cannot be married, according to his hollywood contract. Free download of the old movie, something to sing about september 30, 1937. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing something to sing about near you. Cagney is as ruthless as in white heat, but here, his pathology is under control, brain surgery after his oil tank accident in part 1. The videos in my playlists are uploaded by many wonderful people who take a lot of time and effort to make these videos available for us to enjoy.
Released 1937, something to sing about stars james cagney, evelyn daw, william frawley, mona barrie the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 33 min, and received a. It stars james cagney, barbara payton, helena carter, ward bond, luther adler and steve brodie. With james cagney, evelyn daw, william frawley, mona barrie. Something to sing about, 1937, rereleased in 1947 as battling hoofer, is the second and final film james cagney made for grand national pictures the first being great guy before mending relations with and returning to warner bros. James cagney shows his versatility in these two song and dance numbers from george m. Yankee doodle dandy songs from the original film soundtrack. When you have a lister james cagney and excellent character actors like william frawley and gene lockhart, you should get something. Edward woods was originally hired for the lead role of tom powers and james cagney was hired to play matt doyle, his friend. Classic gangster movie contains topnotch performances, unpretentious familiar drama, thrills, fastpaced, action, and a shocking final. Something to sing about is 1937 english comedy movie directed by victor schertzinger. I dont care about the plot as long as jimmy dances. It stars james cagney, pat obrien, the dead end kids, humphrey bogart, ann sheridan, and george bancroft.
It is one of the few films besides footlight parade and yankee doodle dandy to showcase cagney s singing and dancing talents. James francis cagney was born on the lower east side of manhattan in new york city, to carolyn nelson and james francis cagney, sr. This poster advertises the film something to sing about 1937, starring james cagney and directed by victor schertzinger. James francis cagney july 17, 1899 new york city, new york, usa. Sep 28, 2018 a new york bandleader journeys to hollywood when he is offered a contract with a studio, but he is determined to do things his way and not theirs. Apr 17, 2016 where berkowitz did time and cagney spent time. This movie is alot more entertaining than the movies you see now on screen. The most obvious feature of this western from 1937 is that the two bestknown actors in it have the most urban personas of any from the 20th century. New york bandleader terry rooney james cagney is offered a movie contract so he packs up and heads off to hollywood. Victor schertzinger a new york bandleader journeys to hollywood when he is offered a contract with a studio, but he is determined to do.
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