Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) Reviews

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John Ford's fine direction distinguishes this highly fictionalized account of the early life of Abraham Lincoln. The film shows Lincoln (Henry Fonda) as he rises from a country boy born in a log cabin to a lawyer in Springfield, Illinois defending two young men unjustly accused of murder. The film, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, received an Academy Award nomination for "Best Original Screenplay" for its screenwriter Lamar Trotti. Henry Fonda perhaps the most American of actors, is at his best playing Lincoln as the quintessential, compassionate American hero. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Starring:: Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, (more)

Director(s):: John Ford

Format(s):: DVD
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	Roy S.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

You won't get the big movie feel from an old black and white movie but it is very interesting to see the clothing and the way movies were made. Very watchable. It doesn't show much of Lincoln's life but it does show his style. If you like old movies this is one to see. Raymond Burr is played by Doc Adams on Gunsmoke.

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	Linda H.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Very enjoyable. Henry Fonda does a great job.

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	Jeff M.

0 out of 3 people found this review helpful

just to let some know i have tried renting this movie for the 2nd time .. both times they have sent me the supplements which is the second disc.. just info on actors and directors,, not worth the time to rent this b/c of the mentality of the brains doing the shipping, even sent a letter with the last 1,, just move on and rent somethin else or like me have switched to net..flix

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