Johnny Come Lately
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| Directed by | William K. Howard |
| Produced by | William Cagney |
| Written by | Louis Bromfield (Novel) |
| Screenplay by | John Van Druten |
| Starring |
James Cagney Grace George Marjorie Main |
| Music by | Leigh Harline |
| Cinematography | Theodor Sparkuhl |
| Edited by | George M. Arthur |
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Production
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William Cagney Productions
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| Distributed by | United Artists |
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Running time
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97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.4 million (US rentals) or $2.4 million |
Johnny Come Lately is a 1943 drama film directed by William K. Howard starring James Cagney, Grace George and Marjorie Main. It was the first film produced by William Cagney Productions in March 1943.
In 1906, Tom Richards (James Cagney), a drifter, arrives in Plattsville and befriends newspaper proprietor Vinnie McLeod (Grace George), who is battling the corruption of the town's leading citizen W.M. Dougherty (Edward McNamara). He takes over as managing editor of the Plattsville "Shield and Banner" and, despite initial resistance from the oppressed citizens, finally drives Dougherty out of town.
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