Young Mr. Lincoln

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Originally released as a motion picture in 1939.
Special features: new audio commentary featuring film scholar Joseph McBride; Omnibus: John Ford, part one: director Lindsay Anderson's profile of the life and work of director John Ford before World War II; talk show appearance by actor Henry Fonda from 1975; audio interviews from the seventies with Ford and Fonda, conducted by the filmmaker's grandson Dan Ford; Academy award radio dramatization of the film; an essay by critic Geoffrey O'Brien and an homage to Ford by filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein.
Alice Brady, Henry Fonda, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan., Eddie Collins, Pauline Moore, Richard Cromwell, Donald Meek.
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.
DVD; region 1,; NTSC; full screen, mono; 1.37:1 aspect ratio.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Early Abe submitted by gem on July 6, 2018, 11:19am Watching the movie about the earlier life of Abe Lincoln opened my eyes to his characteristics that made him into the man he became. The movie was interesting ( a teeny slow moving), and had some action packed scenes. There was some mystery thrown in and a real surprise at the end. There was some violence, but it was pretty low key and not at all blood and guts. I liked the movie.

Good movie submitted by denisemw on August 10, 2019, 11:03am I expected a documentary, but instead it was depiction of young adult Abe starring Henry Fonda. Black and white, more like a western. Good performances and story line, I found it entertaining.

Historical Court Drama submitted by brooksza on July 23, 2023, 10:04am Well-acted by Henry Fonda and well-made by John Ford. Fonda really seemed to embody and look like Abraham Lincoln. This was an interesting look at Lincoln's early career and formative years. I was surprised to see Revolutionary War veterans marching in the parade and a reminder of how close to history we really are.