Search - Young Mr. Lincoln [Criterion Collection] on DVD

Content Advisory: Suitable for Children Movie Release: 1939 DVD Release: 02/14/2006 Format: DVD - Black and White Edition: Restored/Remastered,Special Collection Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Number of Discs: 2 Run Time: 1 hrs 40 mins Studio: Criterion Members Wishing: 22 Genres: Historical Film, Courtroom Drama, Biopic [feature]

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, All Movie Guide

Henry Fonda - Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady - Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver - Mary Todd
Arleen Whelan - Hannah Clay
Richard Cromwell - Matt Clay
Pauline Moore - Ann Rutledge