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The Roaring Twenties (1939) is a thoroughly entertaining gangster picture starring James Cagney as a bootlegger. He must contend with his old army associate, played by Humphrey Bogart, who has a dangerous penchant for violence. Gladys George gives a memorable performance as Panama Smith, the rundown nightclub entertainer who sticks with Cagney through thick and thin. Frank McHugh is also good in his supporting role as Cagney's friend and lackey. This movie reminds me of the original gangster film, Little Caesar, in its excellent story arc and the appeal of its characters, particularly Cagney's Eddie Bartlett. If you enjoy gangster films, you definitely ought to see The Roaring Twenties. Fans of Cagney and Bogie will also have a good time watching this film. The DVD version, which is also available in The Warner Gangsters Collection boxed set, has some interesting special features hosted by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin. I particularly liked the cartoon "Thugs with Dirty Mugs," which has a gangster character do his impression of Edward G. Robinson.Read full review
Great film... It stars James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart and tells the story of three American soldiers who fight together in the same unit in World War I; and become involved in organized crime (through bootlegging) after the war. One of them is a fairly upright guy who soon goes straight, and eventually becomes a District Attorney. The other two become full fledged gangsters; with Cagney and Bogart eventually leading rival gangs. The movie starts out fairly well and picks up steam as it goes along. It's just a really cool, entertaining, and yes, moving, film. Not only is it one of the greatest gangster movies of the genre's golden age; it's one of the best of all time -- maybe even THE best. It also reveals a fair amount of truth and wisdom in the course of telling it's story. I don't want to ruin it for you; but the last scene is aces !Read full review
Wonderful film showing a rare glimpse of James Cagney's total range of emotions from "bad guy" to his softer side in this film. It is an almost documentary style film giving the viewer a good look at the 1920's era of ups and downs during the period following World War I and how it affected the men coming back from War. How goverment interference affected all of the US is also evident. It is strikingly similar to the world of today in many ways. We love the old black and white movies featuring really well known actors such as Bogart, Cagney and others and this did not disappoint. Compared to other movies made during this period, this is one of the best you will find. It's poinant, bittersweet and keeps you guessing who is on first in power. I cannot say the ending is to my liking, but I am a hopeless romantic. Some things could have been better explained in this film, but it would have made this a much longer film. That would not have been all bad.Read full review
James Cagney was one of the greats. he new his craft no matter what he played. he could bring you to tears, feeling sorry for him and he could make you hate him, love his vaudeville skills he brought to the big screen. what a star. not many that can do it all
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Well, I'm a BIG James Cagney fan and I have only seen bits and pieces of this film "The Roaring Twenties" on T.V. and I like it a lot. Every time I caught this movie on T.V. I always seem to miss it. My father also likes this movie a lot and anytime he want's to see it he tends to miss it as well. I have looked every where for this film and most stores don't carry it. So I decided to purchase this item online for him as a Birthday gift. I'm sure he will love it and I'm happy that this seller had this DVD in stock.
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