
Tennessee Johnson
61.00%
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December 1, 1942
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History, Drama
The tumultuous presidency of 19th-president Andrew Johnson is chronicled in this biopic. The story begins with Johnson's boyhood and covers his early life. During the Civil War, Johnson stays a staunch Unionist and upon Lincoln's reelection in 1864, becomes his Vice President. After Lincoln's assassination, Johnson becomes the President and became the first U.S. president ever to be impeached.
Featured Crew
William Dieterle
Director
John L. Balderston
Screenplay
Wells Root
Screenplay
Cast

Van Heflin
Andrew Johnson

Lionel Barrymore
Thaddeus Stevens

Ruth Hussey
Eliza McCardle Johnson

Marjorie Main
Mrs. Maude Fisher

Regis Toomey
Blackstone McDaniel