Johnny Come Lately
"A Story of a Wanderer Who Stops His Travels Long Enough to Help A Kindly Old Woman in Distress"
Originally released in 1943. Johnny Come Lately is a drama film. directed by William K. Howard.
Starring James Cagney, Grace George, and Marjorie Main
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Cagney
as Tom Richards
Grace George
as Vinnie McLeod
Marjorie Main
as 'Gashouse' Mary
Marjorie Lord
as Jane
Hattie McDaniel
as Aida
Edward McNamara
as W.M. Dougherty
William Henry
as Pete Dougherty
Robert Barrat
as Bill Swain
George Cleveland
as Willie Ferguson
Margaret Hamilton
as Myrtle Ferguso
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- William Cagney Productions
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 sm...
Who directed Johnny Come Lately?
Johnny Come Lately was directed by William K. Howard.
How long is Johnny Come Lately?
Johnny Come Lately has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Johnny Come Lately released?
Johnny Come Lately was released on September 3, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Johnny Come Lately?
The main cast of Johnny Come Lately includes James Cagney, Grace George, Marjorie Main, Marjorie Lord, Hattie McDaniel.