Here it is! Celebrate the nation’s two hundred fiftieth birthday with a screening of the most rousing patriotic musical Hollywood ever produced! See this classic flag waver that stars James Cagney as George M. Cohan, Broadway’s most popular and versatile star. Cohan had input into the script and production and you will learn what HE thought of the final product! Learn how Cagney came to star in this iconic film and watch him excel at his first love - dance. Jim always thought of himself as a “hoofer” and he displays his amazing talent in this film. The “staircase” scene is still amazing to this day. Filled with wonderful toe tapping songs, patriotism, funny jokes, a sterling cast and Jimmy Cagney’s magnetism, this film remains a captivating and absolute delight to this day! Your choice of a full screening or selected film highlights are available, based on your available schedule. Soundtrack music as well as a book, autograph and memorabilia display are included with the ORIGINAL Long Island presentation. For more information, please contact the Mineola Memorial Library at (516) 746-8488