Yankee Doodle Goes to Town(1939)
Yankee Doodle Goes to Town Synopsis
Made just before America would be forced into the Second World War, this short subject is a brief dramatized history of American democracy. It targets a perceived threat to democracy from board room and soapbox fascists who advocated a government based upon contemporaneous European models.
Yankee Doodle Goes to Town (1939) is a history and drama film directed by Jacques Tourneur, released on June 17, 1939 with a runtime of 11m. It stars John Nesbitt, Clem Bevans, Joe Devlin and Robert Dudley. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Tourneur
- Writers:
- Richard Goldstone, Alvan Sommerfield, Joseph Sherman
- Producers:
- John Nesbitt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Yankee Doodle Goes to Town Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
Clem Bevans
as Curdleface (uncredited)
Joe Devlin
as Bartender (uncredited)
Robert Dudley
as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
- Albert Russell
Albert Russell
as Abraham Lincoln (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by Richard Goldstone, Alvan Sommerfield and Joseph Sherman, produced by John Nesbitt.
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Yankee Doodle Goes to Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Yankee Doodle Goes to Town – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Yankee Doodle Goes to Town?
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The main cast of Yankee Doodle Goes to Town (1939) includes John Nesbitt, Clem Bevans, Joe Devlin, Robert Dudley and Albert Russell. The film was directed by Jacques Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yankee Doodle Goes to Town released?
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Yankee Doodle Goes to Town was released on June 17, 1939 and runs for 11m.
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Yankee Doodle Goes to Town (1939) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.