Have been a James Cagney fan since I was a kid. He was such a believable tough guy. He seemed to never let anything or anybody shake his confidence!! Even coming up in an era of many a tough guy- Cagney stood out!! Loved this video.
I was born in 81 so his moivies were before my time but when I got older into my 30s, I realized just how great he was! That and most old films of the 30s and 40s were just awsome. I barely watch anything else now days, there just something about the way the producrtion, scripts and Cagneys acting were back then that will never be copied. What a time for films!!
Simply the greatest actor I've ever seen, and being a lover of movies and 70 years young, I have seen a hell of a lot of them. I really enjoy Cagney in Yankee Doodle Dandy the way he danced was like watching a puppet on a string. Cagney was the MAN.
When I was 20 in 1999, I was flicking through channels and the title 'Angels with dirty faces' engulfed the screen. I thought it was an interesting title so watched on. I had never heard of James Cagney before. Since that film, I was an immediate fan. Loved the roaring twenties, The Public Enemy and White Heat. I was lucky, my father educated me on silver screen era actors. I love Bogart, James Stewart, Audrey Hepburn, Kirk Douglas, Edward G Robinson and many more. Aside to this there's a fantastic flick with Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn 'Last Train from Gun Hill' well worth a watch. Great countdown video on Cagney. Much appreciation from Ireland 🇮🇪
When my mother emigrated from Cuba in 1956, she adored American films, actors and actresses--in particular James Cagney. I remember we would watch his films on a black and white television set in the early 1970's being kept magnetized by his performances. He was the first actor to use simple martial arts karate style fighting, universal sign language and even weep when most male actors of his generation were discouraged from ever displaying such emotions. He was truly an original for his time and he changed acting forever...
Have all these but one, & I'm planning to get that. I have around 40 of his films, & I've never seen him give anything but a perfect performance. Unlike Bogart, who would sink with the ship when the film was poor, Cagney always shone. Greatest American actor! 🌟
"The Public Enemy" is one of my top 10 films of all time - everyone should see it. From the opening titles - to his death drop at the end - which is filmed from floor level! - Its fantastic.
I'm 69 years old and the very first movie I ever watched was with my mother when I was 5 years old. It was Angels With Dirty Faces. The next time I saw him in a movie, I told my mom "I thought he died?" lol She had to explain to me it was all make-believe. As for your 12 choices, I'd probably take out numbers 8 and 10 and insert "Each Dawn I Die" and "City For Conquest", which I thought was one of his best roles ever.
Excellent choice for #1, he was a skilled dancer originally, and he loved that side of his carreer, I've been waiting throughout the documentary for that side to be coveted
You missed my fav! FOOTLIGHTS PARADE with JoanRondell, Dick Powell, RubyKeeler! Cagney's dancing in this is superb! He does a duo with Keeler on a bar with a fabulous tap dance. This was a GREAT MOVIE!!! It has hilariously good laughs, great song/dance scenes,romance& patriotism.
I started watching "old movies" as a little girl with my mom. And this was the "Pre-cable", "Pre-streaming", time period. That's when I got introduced to one of my favorite actors James Cagney. Ironically he was one of her's too. She saw many of his films as a child who would go to the kiddie matinee's on Saturday's. I'm glad he's still popular and hasn't been forgotten.
I liked it when he was wrapped up like a mummy and collapsed into this mothers' house when the door was opened - a cloud of dust was raised from the floor!
Thank you for this. I loved Cagney movies growing up and catching them on the late night movies. This brought mack memories and reminds me just how great an actor he was.
Cagney was simply the very best. Here’s my list of 12. They’ll be some surprises here. 12. Angels with Dirty Faces 11. The Roaring Twenties 10. Lady Killer 9. Yankee Doodle Dandy 8. Here Comes the Navy 7. Each Dawn I Die 6. Come Fill the Cup 5. Picture Snatcher 4. One, Two, Three 3. The Public Enemy 2. G-Men 1. Footlight Parade
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I LOVED watching James and Pat O'Brian. I think the first time I cried watching a film on Saturday afternoon, was when I watched Angels with dirty faces, it broke my heart..... It STILL gets me !
Thanks for making this clip! James Cagney impressed me when I was too young for the movie "White Heat." The moment, when he have to hear about his mothers death - unforgettable! Wonderful actor, also impressive in "One Two Three" in a funny role.
I think that Footlight Parade, One Two Three, Each Dawn I Die, and Taxi should be in your list. Even Doorway To Hell, and Mister Roberts (where he was in supporting roles) were really good.
I owned James Cagney's 1930 cabin in Lake Arrowhead, CA- a beautifully restored modest but charming lakeview property with an interior entirely made of heart pine, which went extinct shortly after. In the living room hung a huge white tail deer antler chandelier which had been electrified, which I still have today. It was a wonderful place and I wish i still owned it.
I know not everyone agrees with me, but I thought Cagney was brilliant as Bottom in 1935's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Also, it's a shame there's no room on the list for "Footlight Parade," the second best of Cagney's musicals (the best, of course, being "Yankee Doodle Dandy"). Still, a very strong video. Thank you for reminding me how perfect Cagney and Walter Huston's deathbed scene was.
Thanks for sharing your amazing video number 1 is also my favourite Yankee Doodle Dandy and 2 Love me or leave me another favourite of mine he really was one of the old time greats an Unforgettable actor of star quality they sure don't make them like him anymore I love is films 😍💖🎥.
Angel with Dirty Faces, the bowery boys were well known of giving actors who played tough guys a hard time. To see if they were really tough. Humphrey Bogert was afraid of them. When they tried to mess with Cagney, they met their match. Also, Cagney had said he loved playing in the song and dance movies better than playing gangsters
There wasn’t a Cagney movie I wouldn’t watch all the way through but the best one I thought was The Gallant Hours. Great line up of actors and great story of W.F. Halsey. They picked the right man for the part!
Not only a consummate actor but an environmental advocate long before it was chic, as well as a man who embraced diversity before anyone heard the word woke! A good Irish Catholic lad! Adore him to this day!
Cagney really could do it all. He made dramas, comedies, and film noir. He could sing and dance and make you laugh or cry. There is an intensity about his presence on screen that is commanding and compelling. The greatest movie actor there has ever been.
It is said the people that would taking care of Cagney's helper $600,000 home on his property with his money. Back in the early eighties a reporter tried to bring two light and was shut down. You got to remember no TH-cam no Facebook no computers nothing. Rest in peace James Cagney and his wife.
Thank you for sharing, that was a great list. But all his movie's were great. Each dawn i die, Come fill the cup, 13 Rue Madlelane, the Gallent hours and of course Mr Roberts, so you see all his movies were great and there were alot more. Once again your list was great. Can you do the western genra. Thank you
Yankee Doodle Dandy is also a great favorite of mine! It's good -- you, sounding so much younger than I (67) -- that it also resonates with your generation! It's still "A Grand Old Flag" . . . . and always will be!
All the Cagney movies i' ve seen The Public Enemy 1931 G Men 1935 The Great Guy 1936 Angel s With Dirty Faces 1938 The Roaring Twenties 1939 Yankee Doodle Dandy 1942 White Heat 1949 and One, Two, Three 1961. I've started to watch Love me or Leave me 1955 but i can't remember if i finished watching that one. The Public Enemy and The Roaring Twenties Two of My favorite classics of all time.
James Cagney what a talent some people are born to do what they do Public Enemy what a classic made him legend with ClaraBow. I loved him in MenofA Thousand Faces playing LonChang what classic role.
Don't forget Joan Blondell playing off Stanwyck in Night Nurse or less so in Illicit - they were a great gal team. Also Joan Blondell playing against Cagney in Blonde Crazy as well as Footlight Parade. Wisecrack after wisecrack! 2 really fun movies.
Yankee Doodle Dandy was Cagney's favorite role to play(but wasn't an accurate showing of George M Cohan's life) still a great movie. George Cohan personally selected Cagney for the main role. the movie was completed and shown to Cohan shortly before his death in 1942
With versatility and humility, he didn't mind his character occasionally making a fool of itself, either -- in such diverse films as "Mr. Roberts," "One, Two, Three" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The word "awesome" is used much too indiscriminately these days. But this guy truly was.
![What's My Line? - James Cagney; Gore Vidal [panel] (May 15, 1960)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2r15ptBpbTw/mqdefault.jpg)
Not exaggerating, but this guy was the greatest movie actor of them all!!!!
Hes mine too.
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I agree he's the best actor of alltime CAGNEY
Cagney clearly had intense, dynamic presence on screen. A truly great, multi-talented actor. Great compilation, btw. Well done.🎯✔
No exaggeration just the truth
James Cagney was the greatest actor always loved him ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
James Cagney was more than an actor, he was a force of nature.
He was the very best. Did it all and better than anyone. A legend.
Have been a James Cagney fan since I was a kid. He was such a believable tough guy. He seemed to never let anything or anybody shake his confidence!! Even coming up in an era of many a tough guy- Cagney stood out!! Loved this video.
I was born in 81 so his moivies were before my time but when I got older into my 30s, I realized just how great he was! That and most old films of the 30s and 40s were just awsome. I barely watch anything else now days, there just something about the way the producrtion, scripts and Cagneys acting were back then that will never be copied. What a time for films!!
It was the best time for films. I was born in '67 and old movies were always on TV in the 70s and 80s.
Muy cierto tu comentario, nací en 1963 y amo las películas de los años 40, 50.
Angels with Dirty Faces is one of the best film titles. I also like Each Dawn I Die.
Each Dawn I DIE is one of my all time favorites. Cagney said he regreted allowing George Raft to play the gangster instead of him.
A most splendid actor and dancer of the highest calibre . Always my favourite , whether tap dancing or punching someone .
Simply the greatest actor I've ever seen, and being a lover of movies and 70 years young, I have seen a hell of a lot of them. I really enjoy Cagney in Yankee Doodle Dandy the way he danced was like watching a puppet on a string. Cagney was the MAN.
Thank you. You picked my favorite too. No one else could’ve acted that part the way Mr Cagney did.
Thank you Mr. Pultz, I loved your countdown film of the wonderful Mr James Cagney what a guy...
When I was 20 in 1999, I was flicking through channels and the title 'Angels with dirty faces' engulfed the screen. I thought it was an interesting title so watched on. I had never heard of James Cagney before. Since that film, I was an immediate fan. Loved the roaring twenties, The Public Enemy and White Heat. I was lucky, my father educated me on silver screen era actors. I love Bogart, James Stewart, Audrey Hepburn, Kirk Douglas, Edward G Robinson and many more. Aside to this there's a fantastic flick with Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn 'Last Train from Gun Hill' well worth a watch. Great countdown video on Cagney. Much appreciation from Ireland 🇮🇪
When my mother emigrated from Cuba in 1956, she adored American films, actors and actresses--in particular James Cagney. I remember we would watch his films on a black and white television set in the early 1970's being kept magnetized by his performances. He was the first actor to use simple martial arts karate style fighting, universal sign language and even weep when most male actors of his generation were discouraged from ever displaying such emotions. He was truly an original for his time and he changed acting forever...
Have all these but one, & I'm planning to get that. I have around 40 of his films, & I've never seen him give anything but a perfect performance. Unlike Bogart, who would sink with the ship when the film was poor, Cagney always shone. Greatest American actor! 🌟
He Was A Pure And Complete Great Actor, And Amazingly Talented, ' YANKEE DOODLE DANDY ' Was An Excellent Movie He Made, He Will Never Be Forgotten.
"The Public Enemy" is one of my top 10 films of all time - everyone should see it. From the opening titles - to his death drop at the end - which is filmed from floor level! - Its fantastic.
A true Genius All American Hero RIP James Cagney
Never be another like Jimmy ⭐️⭐️
You are so right !
I'm 69 years old and the very first movie I ever watched was with my mother when I was 5 years old. It was Angels With Dirty Faces. The next time I saw him in a movie, I told my mom "I thought he died?" lol She had to explain to me it was all make-believe.
As for your 12 choices, I'd probably take out numbers 8 and 10 and insert "Each Dawn I Die" and "City For Conquest", which I thought was one of his best roles ever.
He was the greatest.
My favorite. I had always wanted to meet him but he passed before I could.
Totally agree with your list….. all are great examples of just how good James Cagney is…… Great Actor…. Great Films…..
Excellent choice for #1, he was a skilled dancer originally, and he loved that side of his carreer, I've been waiting throughout the documentary for that side to be coveted
Cagney is my favorite dramatic actor. How can you not love a tough guy who can do a soft shoe?
Love this man he could turn his hands and feet to do anything brilliant man they don’t make them like that anymore
He never forced anything it always looked like he was a natural loved him!
The best natural actor ever
Here Comes the Navy made me a fan of Cagney. Fun film!
You missed my fav! FOOTLIGHTS PARADE with JoanRondell, Dick Powell, RubyKeeler! Cagney's dancing in this is superb! He does a duo with Keeler on a bar with a fabulous tap dance. This was a GREAT MOVIE!!! It has hilariously good laughs, great song/dance scenes,romance& patriotism.
I started watching "old movies" as a little girl with my mom. And this was the "Pre-cable", "Pre-streaming", time period. That's when I got introduced to one of my favorite actors James Cagney. Ironically he was one of her's too. She saw many of his films as a child who would go to the kiddie matinee's on Saturday's. I'm glad he's still popular and hasn't been forgotten.
I liked it when he was wrapped up like a mummy and collapsed into this mothers' house when the door was opened - a cloud of dust was raised from the floor!
Thank you for this. I loved Cagney movies growing up and catching them on the late night movies. This brought mack memories and reminds me just how great an actor he was.
"Angels" was a perfect movie. I loved the up in the air ending... and the other one, Yankee Doodle Dandy, stays with me, always
Cagney was simply the very best. Here’s my list of 12. They’ll be some surprises here.
12. Angels with Dirty Faces
11. The Roaring Twenties
10. Lady Killer
9. Yankee Doodle Dandy
8. Here Comes the Navy
7. Each Dawn I Die
6. Come Fill the Cup
5. Picture Snatcher
4. One, Two, Three
3. The Public Enemy
2. G-Men
1. Footlight Parade
Was wondering when someone would bring up Picture Snatcher and Footlight Parade, two of my favorite WB movies.
White heat my favourite .The meltdown scene in the prison mess Hall is awesome .
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I LOVED watching James and Pat O'Brian. I think the first time I cried watching a film on Saturday afternoon, was when I watched Angels with dirty faces, it broke my heart..... It STILL gets me !
My favorite actor, ever!! Love that man. And every movie he made.
This was my favorite!!!!!! I loved every Cagney movie!!! God bless him!!!!!
James Cagney one of the all time greats.publc Enemy, the Man of a thousand Faces.
Yankee Doodle Dandy is just one of many great patriotic films that should be mandatory viewing in our schools. ✝ 🙂
Stellar presentation
Thanks for those memories. He was the best 👍👍😎😎
My favorite James Cagney movie was any movie he was in.
Thanks for making this clip! James Cagney impressed me when I was too young for the movie "White Heat." The moment, when he have to hear about his mothers death - unforgettable! Wonderful actor, also impressive in "One Two Three" in a funny role.
Thanks for posting.Brings back a lot of memories.
I think that Footlight Parade, One Two Three, Each Dawn I Die, and Taxi should be in your list. Even Doorway To Hell, and Mister Roberts (where he was in supporting roles) were really good.
I had to pick 12.
Loved everything this man ever did!!! What a man still sets my heart aflame!
Yankee Doodle Dandy, I watch this ever year!!!
I owned James Cagney's 1930 cabin in Lake Arrowhead, CA- a beautifully restored modest but charming lakeview property with an interior entirely made of heart pine, which went extinct shortly after. In the living room hung a huge white tail deer antler chandelier which had been electrified, which I still have today. It was a wonderful place and I wish i still owned it.
What happened did you sell?
grew as a young boy watching his films my mum liked his films
What do ya hear what do ya say?
I know not everyone agrees with me, but I thought Cagney was brilliant as Bottom in 1935's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Also, it's a shame there's no room on the list for "Footlight Parade," the second best of Cagney's musicals (the best, of course, being "Yankee Doodle Dandy").
Still, a very strong video. Thank you for reminding me how perfect Cagney and Walter Huston's deathbed scene was.
Absolutely!!!!!! A nuanced Shakespearean actor! He stole the show
"Greatest actor who ever appeared in front of a camera" Yes ! He and Sammy Davis Junior. Both amazing performers.
You mean him and Edward George Robinson?
Sammy Davis, Jr? 🤣
One of the greatest actors an actor who can do anything
😅
@@joaocanha7903 what's so funny
Probably the best Actor
@@kosta-gf5sf shows you don't need method acting to become a great actor
Thanks for sharing your amazing video number 1 is also my favourite Yankee Doodle Dandy and 2 Love me or leave me another favourite of mine he really was one of the old time greats an Unforgettable actor of star quality they sure don't make them like him anymore I love is films 😍💖🎥.
His films I mean 👌👍
Angel with Dirty Faces, the bowery boys were well known of giving actors who played tough guys a hard time. To see if they were really tough. Humphrey Bogert was afraid of them. When they tried to mess with Cagney, they met their match. Also, Cagney had said he loved playing in the song and dance movies better than playing gangsters
Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity for me to see all these films again ❤❤there really is and never will be anyone. Ike James cagney ❤❤❤❤
There wasn’t a Cagney movie I wouldn’t watch all the way through but the best one I thought was The Gallant Hours. Great line up of actors and great story of W.F. Halsey. They picked the right man for the part!
Awesome countdown.
Yankee Doodle Dandy was extraordinary..Definitely Number One…
Greatest actor ever still watch and enjoy cagneys movies
Thanks for this great documentary, Jimmy.
Well researched, you're a true fan. Thank you.
Brilliantly put together video. Thank you
Not only a consummate actor but an environmental advocate long before it was chic, as well as a man who embraced diversity before anyone heard the word woke! A good Irish Catholic lad! Adore him to this day!
Cagney really could do it all. He made dramas, comedies, and film noir. He could sing and dance and make you laugh or cry. There is an intensity about his presence on screen that is commanding and compelling. The greatest movie actor there has ever been.
You have a great voice! And a great choice of Cagney's performances.
"That aint no Ford".Golden.
He was an amazing entertainer.
yankee doodle dandy's still one of my very favorite movies of all time
i loved him. a real actor. loved his singing and dancing! 😁😆😄😃😀
It is said the people that would taking care of Cagney's helper $600,000 home on his property with his money. Back in the early eighties a reporter tried to bring two light and was shut down. You got to remember no TH-cam no Facebook no computers nothing. Rest in peace James Cagney and his wife.
Public Enemy #1!
Thank you for sharing, that was a great list. But all his movie's were great. Each dawn i die, Come fill the cup, 13 Rue Madlelane, the Gallent hours and of course Mr Roberts, so you see all his movies were great and there were alot more. Once again your list was great. Can you do the western genra. Thank you
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Cagney was the greatest male movie actor ever. Who else could have played George M. Cohan and Cody Jarrett? No one.
Yankee Doodle Dandy is also a great favorite of mine!
It's good -- you, sounding so much younger than I (67) -- that it also resonates with your generation!
It's still "A Grand Old Flag" . . . . and always will be!
They did a poll with the actresses on the WW2 victory train about who they found the most attractive man on the tour and Cagney was their top choice.
All the Cagney movies i' ve seen The Public Enemy 1931 G Men 1935 The Great Guy 1936 Angel
s With Dirty Faces 1938 The Roaring Twenties 1939 Yankee Doodle Dandy 1942 White Heat 1949 and One, Two, Three 1961. I've started to watch Love me or Leave me 1955 but i can't remember if i finished watching that one. The Public Enemy and The Roaring Twenties Two of My favorite classics of all time.
James Cagney what a talent some people are born to do what they do Public Enemy what a classic made him legend with ClaraBow. I loved him in MenofA Thousand Faces playing LonChang what classic role.
James Cagney was the best actor of all times! No actor can come close! Made it Ma, top of the world !!!!
Fabulous actor
A very nice presentation - thoughtful and entertaining. But the narrator’s affected and self-important voice is very distracting.
Love Me or Leave Me when Ruth comes to visit Martin in jail his delivery is priceless what a classic!
Love his movies ❤
Cagney and Stanwyck are my two favourites from the golden era. Pity they only acted together once years after their prime.
Don't forget Joan Blondell playing off Stanwyck in Night Nurse or less so in Illicit - they were a great gal team. Also Joan Blondell playing against Cagney in Blonde Crazy as well as Footlight Parade. Wisecrack after wisecrack! 2 really fun movies.
@@lisaa8795 Yes, Blondell is another of my favourites. Just watched her in Topper Returns. She was a fantastic comedienne.
Well done. Love the slightly strained narration...creates suspense.
No "City for Conquest"? If I'm not mistaken, Cagney named that film his finest performance. Cagney, along with Hackman, the greatest American actors.
I had to pick twelve.
He sent me his autograph 50 years ago
Awesome!
Yankee Doodle Dandy was Cagney's favorite role to play(but wasn't an accurate showing of George M Cohan's life) still a great movie. George Cohan personally selected Cagney for the main role. the movie was completed and shown to Cohan shortly before his death in 1942
George M. himself was in the movie...just a short clip of him talking to Cagney.
Cagney could do it all: musicals, dance, comedy, drama. My favorite is "1, 2, 3".
Legend
Wow!… how do you top this top 12 list….ABSOLUTELY brilliant!
Me Moms Favourite Actor RIP James
Great video! Thank you!
With versatility and humility, he didn't mind his character occasionally making a fool of itself, either -- in such diverse films as "Mr. Roberts," "One, Two, Three" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The word "awesome" is used much too indiscriminately these days. But this guy truly was.
A real ' one off ', amazing man.
Love every movie he ever made, and your favorite Yankee Doodle Dandy is certainly at the top of my list too! ❤
Did a great job on this video. Like really good.
Terrific vid, thanks!