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Young Mr. Lincoln is a 1939 American biographical drama western film about the early life of President Abraham Lincoln, directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda. [1] [2] Ford and producer Darryl F. Zanuck fought for control of the film, to the point where Ford destroyed unwanted takes for fear the studio would use them in the film.
Young Mr. Lincoln: Directed by John Ford. With Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan. A fictionalized account of the early life of the American president as a young lawyer facing his greatest court case.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- John Ford
- 1939-06-09
In this dramatized account of his early law career in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln (Henry Fonda) is born into a modest log cabin, where he is encouraged by his first love, Ann Rutledge (Pauline...
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- Henry Fonda
- John Ford
- History, Drama
Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Young Mr. Lincoln. Summaries. A fictionalized account of the early life of the American president as a young lawyer facing his greatest court case. Ten years in the life of Abraham Lincoln, before he became known to his nation and the world. He moves from a Kentucky cabin to Springfield, Illinois, to begin his law practice.
Photographed in gorgeous black and white by Ford’s frequent collaborator Bert Glennon, Young Mr. Lincoln is a compassionate and assured work and an indelible piece of Americana. Film Info. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES. New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Also Known As. A Younger Lincoln, Lawyer of the West, Life of Abraham Lincoln, The Life of Young Abraham Lincoln, The Young Lincoln. Genre. Drama. Biography. Political. Release Date. Jun 9, 1939. Premiere Information.
