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Jimmy Cagney's at his foot-tappin' best in this song-filled comedy that includes a few jabs at the Hollywood studio system. New York City bandleader Terry Rooney (Cagney) is offered a film contract and heads off to Tinseltown. Quickly disenchanted with the movie biz, Rooney whisks his fiancée (Evelyn Daw) away to get married and returns from his honeymoon to find his first flick is a hit. With William Frawley. Songs include the title tune, "Right or Wrong," "Loving You," and more. AKA: "Battling Hoofer." 87 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.