Young Mr Lincoln [videorecording]
2005
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Much-admired fictionalised account of the early life of future president Abraham Lincoln, directed by John Ford. Henry Fonda plays the young Lincoln, who moves from his log cabin home in Kentucky to Springfield, Illinois, to establish a law practice with his friend John Stuart (Edwin Maxwell), having long been encouraged to do so by his early, ill-fated love, Anne Rutledge (Pauline Moore). Too poor even to own a horse, Lincoln arrives in Springfield astride a mule. His first major case is a murder trial involving two brothers, Matt and Adam Clay (Richard Cromwell and Eddie Quillan), who Lincoln saves from the lynch mob after they are accused of murdering a man in a brawl at a 4th of July celebration. Lincoln's job as defending attorney is made even more difficult when both men plead guilty to spare the other. The film won an Academy Award for best screenplay.
Main title:
Young Mr Lincoln [videorecording] / director, John Ford; producer, Darryl Zanuck; writer, Lamar Trotti.
Author:
Ford, John, 1894-1973, directorNewman, Alfred, 1901-1970, musicFonda, Henry, 1905-1982, actorBrady, Alice, actorWeaver, Marjorie, actor
Imprint:
Optimum Home Entertainment, 2005.
Collation:
1 videodisc (100 min.) : b&w.
Notes:
Film made in 1939.Starring: Henry Fonda.Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English).Made in 1939.Based on the life of Abraham Lincoln.Credits: music, Alfred Newman.DVDN.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan, Eddie Collins, Pauline Moore, Richard Cromwell, Donald Meek, Judith Dickens, Eddie Quillan, Spence Charters, Ward Bond.
Audience:
BBFC code: U.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
BRN:
958434
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