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Johnny Come Lately

First aired on Sep 3, 1943

Runtime: 97 mins

70%

Genres: Drama

Cagney is a human dynamo as a drifter who helps save ailing Grace George from losing her newspaper. The pace is fast, and audiences of all ages will be pleased. The supporting cast, have all the small-town characterizations down pat -- with Margaret Hamilton a standout. Cagney himself, had genuine affection for this film, and listed it among his top five movie-making experiences at a retrospective the year before he died. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with the UCLA Film & Television Archive, in 2013.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
James Cagney | Tom Richards
Grace George | Vinnie McLeod
Marjorie Main | 'Gashouse' Mary
Marjorie Lord | Jane
Hattie McDaniel | Aida
Edward McNamara | W.M. Dougherty
Featured Crew
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Louis Bromfield | Novel
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John Van Druten | Screenplay
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William K. Howard | Director
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Leigh Harline | Original Music Composer
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Lowell J. Farrell | Assistant Director
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Leigh Harline | Music Director