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film by Del Ruth [1932]
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Taxi! is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Roy Del Ruth. The movie stars James Cagney as a pugnacious taxi driver struggling to keep his wife, played by Loretta Young, happy amidst his union troubles. The film was released during a period when Hollywood was transitioning to sound films, and it showcases Cagney's energetic performance in a role that highlighted his tough-guy persona. Del Ruth, a prolific filmmaker of the era, directed several popular musicals and comedies, and Taxi! is noted as one of his collaborations with Cagney.1

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