Johnny Come Lately 1943 DVD - James Cagney / Grace George

Set in 1906, "Johnny Come Lately" follows Tom Richards (James Cagney), a drifter who arrives in the town of Plattsville. He befriends Vinnie McLeod (Grace George), the owner of the local newspaper, who is fighting against the corruption led by W.M. Dougherty (Edward McNamara), the town's most powerful citizen. Richards becomes the managing editor of the "Plattsville Shield and Banner" and, despite resistance from the oppressed townspeople, ultimately succeeds in driving Dougherty out of town. Cast: - James Cagney as Tom Richards - Grace George as Vinnie McLeod - Marjorie Main as Gashouse Mary - Marjorie Lord as Jane - Hattie McDaniel as Aida - Edward McNamara as W.M. Dougherty - William Henry as Pete Dougherty - Robert Barrat as Bill Swain - George Cleveland as Willie Ferguson - Margaret Hamilton as Myrtle Ferguson - Norman Willis as Dudley Hirsh - Lucien Littlefield as Blaker - Edwin Stanley as Winterbottom - Irving Bacon as Chief of Police - Tom Dugan as First Cop - Charles Irwin as Second Cop - John Sheehan as Third Cop - Clarence Muse as Butler - John Skins Miller as First Tramp - Arthur Hunnicutt as Second Tramp - Victor Kilian as Tramp in Box Car - Wee Willie Davis as Bouncer Runtime: 97 minutes.