Fresh
Fonda's physical presence throughout the film is a thing of magic, as he seems to glide from one position to the next, never looking awkward even when he is bent in three places to fit within the frame.
Douglas Pratt, Hollywood Reporter
Young Mr. Lincoln
The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
1939 · 1h 40m · Approved
Drama, History
Directed by
John Ford
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Young Mr. Lincoln
Overview
In this dramatized account of his early law career in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln is born into a modest log cabin, where he is encouraged by his first love, Ann Rutledge, to pursue law. Following her tragic death, Lincoln establishes a law practice in Springfield, where he meets a young Mary Todd. Lincoln's law skills are put to the test when he takes on the difficult task of defending two brothers who have been accused of murder.
Director and cast
- John Ford Director
- Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
- Alice Brady as Abigail Clay
- Marjorie Weaver as Mary Todd
- Arleen Whelan as Sarah Clay
- Eddie Collins as Efe Turner
- Pauline Moore as Ann Rutledge
- Richard Cromwell as Matt Clay
- Donald Meek as Prosecutor John Felder
- Eddie Quillan as Adam Clay
- Spencer Charters as Judge Herbert A. Bell
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
One of the decade's most significant works, the film was admired by Soveit director Sergei Eisenstein for its embodiment of the era's spirit and by the French critics of Cahiers du Cinema for its convergence of ideology and style.
Emanuel Levy, Variety
Fresh
Henry Fonda's characterization is one of those once-in-a-blue-moon things: a crossroads meeting of nature, art and a smart casting director.
Frank S. Nugent, New York Times
Fresh
This first product of the Ford-Fonda partnership -- reputedly a favourite not only of Ford but of Eisenstein too -- today commands classic status.
Time Out
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