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The Great Man's Whiskers

  • TV Movie
  • 19721972
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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A ten-year-old girl writes a letter to President Abraham Lincoln urging him to grow a beard.A ten-year-old girl writes a letter to President Abraham Lincoln urging him to grow a beard.A ten-year-old girl writes a letter to President Abraham Lincoln urging him to grow a beard.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
33
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  • Director
    • Philip Leacock
  • Writers
    • John Paxton
    • Adrian Scott(play)
  • Stars
    • Dean Jones
    • Ann Sothern
    • Dennis Weaver
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  • Director
    • Philip Leacock
  • Writers
    • John Paxton
    • Adrian Scott(play)
  • Stars
    • Dean Jones
    • Ann Sothern
    • Dennis Weaver
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Dean Jones
    Dean Jones
    • James E. Cooperas James E. Cooper
    Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern
    • Aunt Margaret Bancroftas Aunt Margaret Bancroft
    Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver
    • Abraham Lincolnas Abraham Lincoln
    John McGiver
    John McGiver
    • Andrew Hoganas Andrew Hogan
    Harve Presnell
    Harve Presnell
    • Ballad Singeras Ballad Singer
    Beth Brickell
    Beth Brickell
    • Katherine Witherbyas Katherine Witherby
    Cindy Eilbacher
    Cindy Eilbacher
    • Elizabeth Cooperas Elizabeth Cooper
    Richard Erdman
    Richard Erdman
    • Joseph Somerbyas Joseph Somerby
    Isabel Sanford
    Isabel Sanford
    • Ellaas Ella
    Nicole Meggerson
    • Pearlas Pearl
    John Hillerman
    John Hillerman
    • Major Underwoodas Major Underwood
    Maudie Prickett
    Maudie Prickett
    • Miss Albrightas Miss Albright
    Woodrow Chambliss
    Woodrow Chambliss
    • Paddlefordas Paddleford
    • (as Woody Chambliss)
    Alvin Hammer
    Alvin Hammer
    • Whatelyas Whately
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • Philbrickas Philbrick
    • Director
      • Philip Leacock
    • Writers
      • John Paxton
      • Adrian Scott(play)
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    A ten-year-old girl writes a letter to President Abraham Lincoln urging him to grow a beard.
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    • Trivia
      Filmed in 1969 but not broadcast until 1972.
    • Goofs
      When James Cooper talks to the crowd about Lincoln's visit, they applaud him, Elizabeth and Pearl start dancing, and the band starts to play "Wait For The Wagon", a strongly secessionist song. They should be playing a Unionist song.

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    8/10
    This should be on video!
    I remember watching this movie back in 1980, when I was in fifth grade. How in the world can I forget the scene where Mr. Cooper (Dean Jones of "The Love Bug") was teaching his daughter to properly curtsy when he ends up doing it unintentionally in front of Mr. Hogan (John McGiver of "The Apple Dumpling Gang")? I laughed about it for days. Isabel Sanford ("The Jeffersons") was terrific singing the song about "the good Lord save us from things that go bump in the night." And Dennis Weaver made a memorable Abraham Lincoln. Yes, this should be on video, or better yet, DVD! This is a good movie for everyone of all ages, and I hope when my daughter is old enough to understand American history then this movie will become available.
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    • rwbjerke
    • Oct 29, 2005

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Um Presente Para Lincoln
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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