Purely History on Instagram: "James Cagney is often remembered as Hollywood’s tough gangster, but his true brilliance went beyond guns and grit. He had a dancer’s rhythm, a vaudeville background, and an uncanny ability to turn something as simple as walking down stairs into showmanship. Every step carried swagger, precision, and charm, making him unforgettable in both crime dramas and musicals. The finest example came in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), when he tap danced down a sweeping staircase wi