description Young Mr. Lincoln Overview
Young Mr. Lincoln chronicles the formative years of Abraham Lincoln’s life, as depicted in a 1939 biographical drama directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda. Production involved significant conflict between Ford and producer Darryl F. Zanuck, resulting in the destruction of unused footage.
Lamar Trotti received an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay.
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info Young Mr. Lincoln Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1939 |
help Young Mr. Lincoln FAQ
What part of Abraham Lincoln's life does Young Mr. Lincoln cover?
Young Mr. Lincoln focuses on Lincoln's early years as a lawyer in Illinois rather than his presidency. Henry Fonda plays Lincoln as he moves from New Salem to Springfield and takes on a murder case.
Is the trial in Young Mr. Lincoln based on a real Lincoln case?
Yes, the courtroom climax is inspired by Lincoln's defense of William Duff Armstrong in 1858. The film adapts the famous almanac argument about whether a witness could see by moonlight.
Who directed Young Mr. Lincoln?
John Ford directed the 1939 film for 20th Century-Fox. Lamar Trotti wrote the screenplay, and Henry Fonda's Lincoln performance became one of the film's defining features.
Why is Ann Rutledge in Young Mr. Lincoln?
Ann Rutledge appears as an early love whose death pushes Lincoln toward a more solitary path. The film uses her presence to shape Lincoln's emotional life before the Springfield trial story takes over.
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