Yankee Doodle Dandy

James Cagney stars as George M. Cohan in this biographical musical drama film about the life of the renowned composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer. The film follows Cohan's journey from his early days on the vaudeville stage with his family to his rise to fame and his contributions to American patriotism during World War I, including writing the iconic song "Over There." As Cohan receives a Congressional Gold Medal for his inspirational patriotic songs, he tap-dances down a set of stairs, symbolizing his return to the stage.