Great Guy

Continuity mistake: When the villain offers him a bribe, James Cagney's handkerchief keeps changing between takes, peeking out of his pocket at different lengths. His arm positions also change between shots, even though he hasn't visibly moved. (00:23:00)

Jean G

Continuity mistake: After the bad guys frame Cagney for drunk driving and stage an auto accident, the smudges on his face change shape and position several times between shots. (00:27:30)

Jean G

Continuity mistake: When the villain offers him a bribe, James Cagney's handkerchief keeps changing between takes, peeking out of his pocket at different lengths. His arm positions also change between shots, even though he hasn't visibly moved. (00:23:00)

Jean G

More mistakes in Great Guy

Johnny 'Red' Cave: I'll see you in jail, bread-snatcher.

More quotes from Great Guy

Join the mailing list

Separate from membership, this is to get updates about mistakes in recent releases. Addresses are not passed on to any third party, and are used solely for direct communication from this site. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Check out the mistake & trivia books, on Kindle and in paperback.