Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln
- NR
- 1h 40m
- 1939
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Henry Fonda's great stamp on the Lincoln character, directed by John Ford and featuring ten years in the President's life.
© 1939 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
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Critics Consensus: Young Mr. Lincoln smartly sidesteps the grandeur of the 16th president's historical significance and instead hones in on his modest decency, powerfully embodied by Henry Fonda.
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Common Sense Says
Outstanding, inspirational story of Honest Abe's early days.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Young Mr. Lincoln -- a 1939 classic directed by John Ford -- has some violence, centered around a murder, as well as some talk of "hanging," some arguing and threats, and images of an angry mob. Rather than a bloated, boring biopic, this one shows the future American president only as a young man, trying to find his way in life, and Henry Fonda portrays Lincoln as a thoughtful, kind, canny, and funny fellow, with the tiniest hint of a mean streak whenever faced with hypocrisy or unfairness. Minor characters are seen drinking to excess.
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Additional Info
- Genre:Drama
- Release Date:May 30, 1939
- Languages:English
- Captions:English
- Audio Format:Stereo
- Screen Pass Eligible:Yes
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