"The Roaring Twenties" is like "Citizen Kane" it has everything in it: drama, humor, musical numbers, romantic triangle, and history. This is James Cagney's best movie in the 1930's. This movie was made in 1939, which is considered the year that made the most classic movies. Also, this is the best movie featuring James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart. They made a great team. Cagney was water and Bogart was oil.
Another great team was Cagney with Gladys George. Too bad they never worked again. Gladys George played a saloon singer. This was her best role. Cagney's other leading lady was Priscilla Lane. Ms. Lane played the girl next door who dumps Cagney and falls for Jeffrey Lynn. Ms. Lane and Mr. Lynn starred in a few movies together in the 1930's. This is their best movie.
The supporting cast is superb and the movie moves. It is never dull. Thanks to the director, Raoul Walsh.
Another great team was Cagney with Gladys George. Too bad they never worked again. Gladys George played a saloon singer. This was her best role. Cagney's other leading lady was Priscilla Lane. Ms. Lane played the girl next door who dumps Cagney and falls for Jeffrey Lynn. Ms. Lane and Mr. Lynn starred in a few movies together in the 1930's. This is their best movie.
The supporting cast is superb and the movie moves. It is never dull. Thanks to the director, Raoul Walsh.