Search results
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. 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.
- $1,500,000 (estimated)
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.
- (9K)
- John Ford
- Passed
- Biography, Drama, History
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...
- (193)
- Henry Fonda
- John Ford
- History, Drama
Find out who starred in the historical drama film Young Mr. Lincoln, directed by John Ford and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck. See the full list of actors, writers, composers, stuntmen and more on IMDb.
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.
- John Ford, Wingate Smith
- Henry Fonda
A classic Hollywood film about the young president-to-be, Abraham Lincoln, and his legal case. Directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda, this film is a compassionate and assured work of American cinema. Photographed in gorgeous black and white by Ford's frequent collaborator Bert Glennon, it features a new 4K restoration, audio commentary, and more.
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. He defends two men accused of murder in ...
