John Lithgow shares his unique experience with Henry Fonda during his 2010 Essentials Jr. introduction to YOUNG MR. LINCOLN (‘39). | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

“Young Mr. Lincoln” (1939), directed by John Ford, stars Henry Fonda as a young Abraham Lincoln in his early days as a lawyer in Illinois. The film focuses on a fictionalized account of Lincoln defending two brothers accused of murder. Fonda's portrayal highlights Lincoln’s wit, moral integrity, and rising leadership. John Ford’s direction captures the development of Lincoln’s character while framing the story within the broader context of American values. Though not a biographical film in the s