Tennessee Johnson (1942)

Movie"From poverty to a president A great American story"
Audience Score
62
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NR 1 hr 43 minDec 1st, 1942History, Drama
The tumultuous presidency of 19thpresident Andrew Johnson is chronicled in this biopic The story begins with Johnsons boyhood and covers his early life During the Civil War Johnson stays a staunch Unionist and upon Lincolns reelection in 1864 becomes his Vice President After Lincolns assassination Johnson becomes the President and became the first US president ever to be impeached
StarringVan HeflinLionel BarrymoreRuth Hussey
DirectorWilliam Dieterle

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 1st, 1942
Movie Budget:$1,042,000
Original Language:English
Production Companies:MetroGoldwynMayer Hellfire Pictures
Movie Tags:
presidentwashington dc, usatennessee