eddie foy jr
I enjoyed also the scene with Eddie foy jr talking to Cagney outside the theatre. Two great egos (Cohan and Foy) that brought much joy to theatre goers all over the states.
Mysteryfan645
Whats wrong with his face?
shareI've seen Eddie Foy Jr. in other movies, and he doesn't talk the way he does in this movie. For example, only in this movie does his upper lip come way down over his front teeth, and only in this movie does he spray spittle as he talks. This was probably how Eddie Foy Sr. was in real life, and his son was just doing a good imitation. In 1942, there were many people still living who remembered the real Eddie Foy Sr., and appreciated this impression.
shareJust watched this funny little scene. If you look closely it seems as though Cagney is about to crack up near the end. I'll bet they had fun with it!
shareCould be one reason why Cagney agreed to reprise his role as Cohan in THE SEVEN LITTLE FOYS opposite his good friend Bob Hope, who played Eddie, Sr.
BTW, although he had "guest star"billing in that film, he refused any salary for his role. What a guy!
In Bob Hope's autobiography (well one of them) he says that Cagney told him he wanted to do 7 Little Foys for free because Eddie Sr helped him out so much when he first started....many times I sat thru the whole movie just to watch the dance off.....Cagney surely had all that in mind when he shot this scene as well
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