Johnny Come Lately (1943)
A Story of a Wanderer Who Stops His Travels Long Enough to Help A Kindly Old Woman in Distress
Cagney is a human dynamo as a drifter who helps save ailing Grace George from losing her newspaper. The pace is fast, and audiences of all ages will be pleased. The supporting cast, have all the small-town characterizations down pat -- with Margaret Hamilton a standout. Cagney himself, had genuine affection for this film, and listed it among his top five movie-making experiences at a retrospective the year before he died. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with the UCLA Film & Television Archive, in 2013.
Director: William K. Howard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: September 3, 1943
Cast
- James Cagney - Tom Richards
- Grace George - Vinnie McLeod
- Marjorie Main - 'Gashouse' Mary
- Marjorie Lord - Jane
- Hattie McDaniel - Aida
- Edward McNamara - W.M. Dougherty
- William Henry - Pete Dougherty
- Robert Barrat - Bill Swain
- George Cleveland - Willie Ferguson
- Margaret Hamilton - Myrtle Ferguso
Screenplay
- Louis Bromfield (Novel)
- John Van Druten (Screenplay)
Music: Leigh Harline
Cinematography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Editing: George M. Arthur
Production: William Cagney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: William K. Howard
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Johnny Come Lately about?
- Cagney is a human dynamo as a drifter who helps save ailing Grace George from losing her newspaper. The pace is fast, and audiences of all ages will be pleased. The supporting cast, have all the small-town characterizations down pat -- with Margaret Hamilton a standout. Cagney himself, had genuine affection for this film, and listed it among his top five movie-making experiences at a retrospective the year before he died. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with the UCLA Film & Television Archive, in 2013.
- Who directed Johnny Come Lately?
- Johnny Come Lately was directed by William K. Howard.
- Who stars in Johnny Come Lately?
- Johnny Come Lately stars James Cagney, Grace George, Marjorie Main, Marjorie Lord, Hattie McDaniel, Edward McNamara.
- How long is Johnny Come Lately?
- Johnny Come Lately has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Johnny Come Lately?
- Johnny Come Lately is a Drama film.
- Where was Johnny Come Lately produced?
- Johnny Come Lately was produced in United States of America.