Johnny Come Lately
“A Story of a Wanderer Who Stops His Travels Long Enough to Help A Kindly Old Woman in Distress”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Writers
- John Van Druten, Louis Bromfield
- Producer
- William Cagney
- Production
- William Cagney Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Johnny Come Lately rated?
Johnny Come Lately has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 votes.
Who directed Johnny Come Lately?
Johnny Come Lately was directed by William K. Howard.
When was Johnny Come Lately released?
Johnny Come Lately was released in 1943.
