Yankee Doodle Dandy
NR, 1942, Warner Brothers
Director:
Michael Curtiz
Starring:
Walter Huston, James Cagney, Irene Manning, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Richard Whorf, Jeanne Cagney, Rosemary DeCamp
Plot:
A musical portrait of composer/singer/dancer George M. Cohan. From his early days as a child-star in his family's vaudeville show up to the time of his comeback at which he received a medal from the president for his special contributions to the US, this is the life- story of George M. Cohan, who produced, directed, wrote and starred in his own musical shows for which he composed his famous songs.
1
Boy learns humility the hard way
Themes: Arrogance, Character, Correction, Discipline, Ego, Humility, Maturity, Pride, Success, Vanity
2
Son's arrogance costs family their job
Themes: Ambition, Arrogance, Attitude, Authority, Bosses, Insubordination, Respect, Submission
3
Woman sacrifices desires for man she loves
Themes: Dating, Love, Marriage, Relationships, Romance, Self-Sacrifice, Unselfishness
4
Son honors parents at celebration
Themes: Children, Family, Father-Son, Gratitude, Love, Mother-Son, Parent-Child Relationship, Parenting, Raising Children, Thankfulness
5
Man rejected by army for being too old
Themes: Aging, Disappointment, Getting Older, Rejection, Toughness, Underestimate