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Which 1942 Michael Curtiz film told the story of entertainer George M. Cohan?
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The 1942 film directed by Michael Curtiz that tells the life story of entertainer George M. Cohan is Yankee Doodle Dandy.12
The film, produced by Warner Brothers, features an Academy Award-winning performance by James Cagney in the title role. While the production takes some factual liberties with Cohan's life, it is celebrated for its portrayal of his career as a vaudeville performer, composer, and Broadway star.12