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James Cagney screen worn wardrobe from the classic musical ''Yankee Doodle Dandy''. Cagney portrayed Broadway megastar George M. Cohan in the acclaimed picture. Two-piece tailored wardrobe by United Costumers of Hollywood comprises a suit jacket and matching vest in textured brown. Cagney appears in the outfit during the scene where he and his partner, played by Richard Whorf, deal smoothly with an impresario, played by S.Z. Szakall. Single-breasted suit jacket has ''Cagney #2'' handwritten on the sewn-in label in the interior pocket. The same mark appears on the vest's tag. Incidentally, these same pieces were previously used for actor Chester Morris, as his name is typed onto both labels with production number 763A. Blazer measures 20'' across. Garments are near fine.
James Cagney Screen Worn Wardrobe From ''Yankee Doodle Dandy'' -- The Musical Film That Won Him His Best Actor Academy Award
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