James Cagney
Richard Schickel
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James Cagney
Published
September 1, 1988
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pages
192
ISBN-13
9780316773096
ISBN-10
0316773093
Description
"Although James Cagney was branded 'tough guy' almost from the moment he asserted his claim to stardom over half a century ago in Public Enemy, Richard Schickel argues in this analysis of the actor's screen characters and career that this label could not be more misleading.". "This book shows how he began his Hollywood career as the movies' first symbol of the aspirations of America's urban second generation. But after the apotheosis that was Yankee Doodle Dandy, both Cagney and the world began to age and change.". "Richard Schickel's study of Cagney's screen personality is far more than a profile of a great and beloved star. It is a meditation on over a half century's social history, a reflection not merely on a screen character, but on the changing national character which Cagney refracted. This book is both for admirers of Cagney's artistry and for anyone seriously interested in the history of film."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
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Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
Les confessions
The Story of Philosophy
Lives
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in James Cagney?
This edition of James Cagney has approximately 192 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read James Cagney?
For most readers, James Cagney typically takes between 4h 0m and 2h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 48,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of James Cagney?
The estimated word count for James Cagney is approximately 48,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of James Cagney?
James Cagney was written by Richard Schickel.
When was James Cagney published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 1, 1988. The original work may have been published on a different date.