Question 1

How did the real George M. Cohan feel about James Cagney's portrayal of him?

Accepted Answer

Despite failing health, the real George M. Cohan acted briefly as a consultant on the film and approved wholeheartedly of James Cagney's depiction of himself.

Question 2

What Academy Award milestone did James Cagney achieve with this film?

Accepted Answer

James Cagney became the first actor to win the Best Actor Academy Award for a musical performance.

Question 3

Why did James Cagney use a stiff-legged dancing style in the movie?

Accepted Answer

He copied George M. Cohan's style to make the film more accurate, according to his biography.

Question 4

Which festivals or awards recognized Yankee Doodle Dandy?

Accepted Answer

It was recognized at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1942), Academy Awards (1943), and Locarno International Film Festival (1985).

Question 5

What was George M. Cohan's daughter's reaction to the film's portrayal of his life?

Accepted Answer

Cohan's daughter Georgette commented, 'That's the kind of life Daddy would have liked to have lived,' noting the film deviated significantly from the truth.

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