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The Great Man's Whiskers (1972) - Movie Browser

The most consequential grooming decision in American history, decided by an 11-year-old girl.

wholesome chaospresidential glow-upfolksy Americana

Overview

Comedy Drama History TV Movie

A young girl writes to President Abraham Lincoln to advise him to grow a beard.

Content warning

usa president historical letter presidential election civil war abraham lincoln beard

the power of ordinary voicesimage versus substancefound familypolitical myth-making

Standout Aspects

Acting

Dennis Weaver's surprisingly tender Lincoln.

Production

1972 TV movie earnestness that somehow works.

Best for:Family·Solo

Director

Philip Leacock

ReleasedMay 2, 1972

Runtime1h 36m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Top Cast

Dean Jones

James E. Cooper

Ann Sothern

Aunt Margaret Bancroft

Dennis Weaver

Abraham Lincoln

John McGiver

Andrew Hogan

Harve Presnell

Ballad Singer

Beth Brickell

Katherine Witherby

Cindy Eilbacher

Elizabeth Cooper

Richard Erdman

Joseph Somerby

Isabel Sanford

Ella

John Hillerman

Major Underwood

Maudie Prickett

Miss Albright

Woody Chambliss

Paddleford

Charles Lane

Philbrick

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