An ex-gang member tries to resist his old cohorts' criminal influence after he suddenly becomes a Hollywood movie star.
Acting
Cagney's electric charisma makes criminals lovable
Writing
Deliciously self-aware Hollywood satire
Practical Effects
That train sequence — real stunts, real danger

Director
Roy Del Ruth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'monkeys' keyword? Real capuchins wreak havoc in Cagney's dressing room — no CGI, just chaos.
This reunited Cagney and Clarke specifically to capitalize on their infamous grapefruit scene in 'Public Enemy' (1931).