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James Cagney was known for playing mobsters in films, but he was also a dancer with a unique stiff-legged style .
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Cagney playing George M Cohan
James Cagney was known for playing mobsters in films, but he was also a dancer with a unique stiff-legged style .
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Cagney playing George M Cohan
The 5' 8" Cagney got his start in Vaudeville as a female impersonator. (third from left)