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Memories of James Cagney

Mary from Scotland

Mary Cairns Oct 21, 2011

I remember reading his autobiography many years ago - he wanted to write it himself so that it would be accurate. I was so impressed with his honesty, his values and his total lack of pretence. This was a man to be admired.

His films engaged my interest in him, he was always my favourite film-star, but his book stole my heart.

My Memory

Theresa Feb 25, 2008

I remember staying up till 11 pm on Saturday nights (before cable) to watch James Cagney in movies like "Each Dawn I Die" and "Roaring Twenties" on the local TV station as a teenager. I read his autobiography as soon as it was published (late 70s?).

He is my favorite actor. There was something riveting about him. I found it hard - and still do - to take my eyes off him when he is on the screen. He is unique and I don't think any of the stars of today equal him in talent, and versatility.

His friend, Patrick O'Brien called him "the faraway fella" because he was a pensive and spiritual man. Everyone who knew him loved him.

I never knew him personally, but I miss him.

My Memory

anita e. Jan 14, 2008

I just remember being about nine or ten years old when I first viewed some of my first James Cagney film, (I think it was Yankee Doodle Dandy) that was part of "Thats Entertainment". I was really impressed with his dancing skills and thought he was very talented. My brothers used to do James Cagney imitations, like, "You dirty rat", and I just remember growing up knowing about him. My mother was older when she had me, so I knew a lot of the older film actors and actresses. I just wanted to thank Mr Cagney for his contribution to the entertainment field and to the history of musicals and films.

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Pawel Kwiatkowski

    Torun, Poland