A New York bandleader journeys to Hollywood when he is offered a contract with a studio, but he is determined to do things his way and not theirs..
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for pre-war Hollywood cynicism or just want to watch James Cagney tap dance while looking perpetually annoyed, then yeah, put this on. If you need tight pacing or a story that doesn't feel like it’s being made up as it goes along, skip it. Cagney is, as always, the main e...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for pre-war Hollywood cynicism or just want to watch James Cagney tap dance while looking perpetually annoyed, then yeah, put this on. If you need tight pacing or a story that doesn't feel like it’s being made up as it goes along, skip it. Cagney is, as always, the main event here. He’s playing Terry Rooney, a guy who genuinely hates the 'star' machine. It’s funny to see him try to keep his dignity while everyone around him acts like they’re in a E..."
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