Johnny Come Lately
Cagney is a human dynamo as a drifter who helps save ailing Grace George from losing her newspaper. The pace is fast, and audiences of all ages will be pleased. The supporting cast, have all the small-town characterizations down pat -- with Margaret Hamilton a standout. Cagney himself, had genuine affection for this film, and listed it among his top five movie-making experiences at a retrospective the year before he died. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with the UCLA Film & Television Archive, in 2013.
Top cast
James CagneyTom Richards
Grace GeorgeVinnie McLeod
Marjorie Main'Gashouse' Mary- Marjorie LordJane
Hattie McDanielAida
Edward McNamaraW.M. Dougherty
William HenryPete Dougherty
Robert BarratBill Swain
George ClevelandWillie Ferguson
Margaret HamiltonMyrtle Ferguso
Norman WillisDudley Hirsh
Lucien LittlefieldBlaker
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Johnny Come Lately” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.