Directed by John Ford, Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) is a partly fictionalized portrayal of the early life and law practice of President Abraham Lincoln. The story is very loosely based on the 1858 murder case involving William "Duff" Armstrong, who was defended by Abraham Lincoln during his trial at the courthouse in Beardstown, Illinois. The film is an enjoyable Classic. The cast does a good job all around, including Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver and Arleen Whelan.
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Abraham Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln. 1939: Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
Directed by Steven Spielberg, Lincoln (2012) is a work of true cinematic beauty. In an astounding performance, sure to be amongst the best ever caught on film, Daniel Day-Lewis channels the spirit of Abraham Lincoln and becomes the man for the duration of the movie. For his work, Day-Lewis made Oscar history when he became the first actor to win the Best Actor Academy Award for third time in his career. The film deals with the final four months of Lincoln's life, in 1865, focusing on his struggle to pass the 13th Amendment to end slavery and bring an end to the Civil War. Wonderful costume and set design reflect careful attention to 1860's historical detail. The supporting cast is excellent as well, including, Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field, Joseph Gordon Levitt, David Strathairn and Hal Holbrook.
