The Abe Lincoln of Ninth Avenue

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The Abe Lincoln of Ninth Avenue ★★½ Streets of New York 1939

All-American tale of a poor young man making good in New York. His role model is Abraham Lincoln. Cooper is exceptional, supported by effective performances by the rest of the cast. 68m/B VHS, DVD . Jackie Cooper, Martin Spelling, Marjorie Reynolds, Dick Purcell, George Cleveland, George Irving; D: William Nigh.

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