James Cagney Autographs
James Cagney was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, known for his energetic performances and tough-guy persona. Born in New York City in 1899, Cagney began his career on the vaudeville stage before transitioning to Broadway and then film in the early 1930s. His breakout role came in the 1931 gangster film "The Public Enemy," which established him as a leading man and set the template for many of his future roles.
Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Cagney starred in numerous acclaimed films, often playing charismatic criminals or working-class heroes. Some of his most memorable performances came in movies like "Angels with Dirty Faces" (1938), "The Roaring Twenties" (1939), and "White Heat" (1949). While he excelled at portraying tough guys, Cagney was also a talented song and dance man, winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of George M. Cohan in the 1942 musical biopic "Yankee Doodle Dandy".
Cagney's career spanned over three decades, during which he became one of Warner Bros.' biggest stars. He was known for his rapid-fire delivery, explosive screen presence, and ability to bring depth and complexity to his characters. After retiring from acting in 1961, Cagney made a brief return for the 1981 film "Ragtime" before passing away in 1986. His influence on American cinema was profound, and he remains one of the most respected actors of Hollywood's Golden Age.
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Current items with a signature of James Cagney
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Traded items with a signature of James Cagney
The most expensive item with a signature of James Cagney (James Cagney Mae Clarke signed dual PUBLIC ENEMY 8x10 b&w photo RARE) was sold in April 2025 for $1,440.00 while the cheapest item (James Cagney #2 Art Card Limited 43/50 Edward Vela Signed (Movies Actor)) found a new owner for $0.99 in May 2026. The month with the most items sold (21) was April 2026 with an average selling price of $90.99 for an autographed item of James Cagney. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2013 with $500.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.25 was June 2016. In average, an autographed item from James Cagney is worth $57.99.
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