Synopsis
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.
Trailers
Technical team
William Dieterle Directing
John L. Balderston Screenplay
Wells Root Screenplay
Herbert Stothart Music
Irving Asher Producing
J. Walter Ruben Producing
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Hellfire Pictures
$1,042,000