Question 1

Why did James Cagney shave the sides of his head for this film?

Accepted Answer

Cagney disliked the script so much that he shaved the sides of his head without director Michael Curtiz or producer Hal Wallis knowing. Bette Davis also disapproved and refused to take publicity photos with him.

Question 2

What is the connection between this film's title and a real-life criminal?

Accepted Answer

The title became the nickname of real-life criminal Jimmy Burke, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Goodfellas (1990).

Question 3

Which actress in this film was married to Humphrey Bogart?

Accepted Answer

Mayo Methot, who portrayed Gladys Farrell, was Humphrey Bogart's third wife. They were married for seven years, during which Bogart suffered her drunken abuse.

Question 4

What famous catchphrase does James Cagney utter in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Cagney's character says "the dirty rat," which became his catchphrase for years to come.

Question 5

Which later film features a similar tea-drinking scene to one in this movie?

Accepted Answer

The same scenario of an uncomfortable tea-drinking scene with a growling stomach was played out in The African Queen (1951) with Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.

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