Yankee Doodle Dandy - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0299084701 ISBN 13: 9780299084707

Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Pr, 1981

The 1942 smash musical hit Yankee Doodle Dandy has long remained a favorite among audiences and film buffs. Ostensibly the story of "Mr. Broadway"—George M. Cohan— the movie evolved in its making into one of Warners' trademark "biopics" and a showcase for the singing and dancing talents of James Cagney.

This book includes the complete screenplay.

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From the Back Cover:

McGilligan's account of the creation of the film is filled with intriguing anecdotes and little-known facts. One of his major contributions is the attempt to unravel and describe the contributions of various collaborators to the script, some of whom were uncredited. Although Buckner was largely responsible for the script, the talents of many others were involved in its development. McGillian details the contributions of all, giving us an enlightening view of the film and the screen-writing process in Hollywood's Golden Age.

About the Author:

Patrick McGilligan is a professional writer. He is a contributing editor of American Film magazine and his articles have appeared in several film anthologies. He is also the author of several film related books.
Tino Balio, Professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is the author of United Artists: The Company Built by the Stars, United Artists: The Company That Changed the Film Industry, and the editor of The American Film Industry as well as the 22 volume Wisconsin/Warner Bros. Screenplay series, all published by the University of Wisconsin Press. He directed the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theatre Research from 1966 to 1882.

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