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Quick Info

Rating

7.0/10

Release1942

Runtime2h 6m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Warner Bros. Pictures

Movie

Yankee Doodle Dandy

1942

2h 6m

7.0

Drama

Music

Synopsis

A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.

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