All differences and misunderstandings between James Cagney and the Warner Brothers were settled out of court the other day when it was announced that the actor would rejoin the studio early next month. In statements oozing with good-will and mutual admiration, Jack L. Warner, vice president in charge of production, and Cagney declared that attornoys had been instructed to withdraw the appeal pending in the California Supreme Court as a result of the actor's victory in the lower court, in February, 1936, to abrogate his contract.
Though rated among the ten top box-office draws at the time, Cagney remained inactive for a year and it was generally believed Hollywood that other studios were reluctant to hire him lest they be placed in the position of seeming to encourage a rebellious actor. He then joined the new Grand National outfit at a reported price of $150,000 a picture. He made twb, "Great Guy" and "Something to Sing About." At the moment GRI is rushing preparations for Cagney's third and last production, "Angels With Dirty Faces," which was purchased a few months ago for $30,000 from Rowland Brown.
Upon returning to Warners, Cagney will be starred in "Boy Meets Girl" The comedy was acquired first for Marion Davies, but was shelved after the actress demanded alterations in the script which the studio believed would destroy its structure. The screen adaptation will be revised to suit the needs of Cagney and Pat O'Brien, who will be coured, Although the girl in the case has not been announced, indications are that the role will go to Marie Wilson, one of the leading comediennes on the Warner lot
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