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  1. 51 minutes ago, MilesArcher said:

    In the 1930's there was a Broadway show called "I'd Rather Be Right" with music by Rodgers and Hart.  In the show  Franklin D. Roosevelt is a character and he sings a song called "Off The Record".  In the 1942 movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy", James Cagney appears as the FDR character singing the song and dancing too.  Here it is:

     

     

    Larry Hart did it again with this number. A good example of how a great lyricist can be entertaining, up to date with current events and patriotic all at the same time. And this no doubt was one of the numbers that helped James Cagney win that Academy Award for "Yankee Doodle Dandy".

    Miles, you simply are a marvel at answering and writing these questions for movie trivia. I've been working with you now for over 12 years and I never cease being impressed with your ability and generosity--

    And That's for the Record.

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