Abe Lincoln (Raymond Massey) is a young man studying books and living with his parents in rural Kentucky. He becomes a respected leader in New Salem, Illinois and falls for Ann Rutledge. Their relationship ends tragically. He is asked to run for political office. At a high society party, he meets Mary Todd (Ruth Gordon) from a wealthy family who declares that she will marry the backwoodsman.
I don't know much about the President's life before the presidency. I certainly cannot vouch for its accuracy. It is a lot of a sincere stories of him being good. It's rather plodding. I don't mind Ann Rutledge but she's a simplistic character. Ruth Gordon adds something to this. She's a little playful which gives this just enough energy at the right time. I can see the idea of a Lincoln biopic being important during that time. I don't think that it's inventive enough to entice a big audience.
I don't know much about the President's life before the presidency. I certainly cannot vouch for its accuracy. It is a lot of a sincere stories of him being good. It's rather plodding. I don't mind Ann Rutledge but she's a simplistic character. Ruth Gordon adds something to this. She's a little playful which gives this just enough energy at the right time. I can see the idea of a Lincoln biopic being important during that time. I don't think that it's inventive enough to entice a big audience.