Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

1939
1h 40m
7.2

7.2/10

188 votes • View on IMDb

"The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!"

Overview

In this dramatized account of his early law career in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln is born into a modest log cabin, where he is encouraged by his first love, Ann Rutledge, to pursue law. Following her tragic death, Lincoln establishes a law practice in Springfield, where he meets a young Mary Todd. Lincoln's law skills are put to the test when he takes on the difficult task of defending two brothers who have been accused of murder.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Cast

Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda

Abraham Lincoln

Alice Brady
Alice Brady

Abigail Clay

Marjorie Weaver
Marjorie Weaver

Mary Todd

Arleen Whelan
Arleen Whelan

Sarah Clay

Eddie Collins
Eddie Collins

Efe Turner

Pauline Moore
Pauline Moore

Ann Rutledge

Richard Cromwell
Richard Cromwell

Matt Clay

Donald Meek
Donald Meek

Prosecutor John Felder

Eddie Quillan
Eddie Quillan

Adam Clay

Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters

Judge Herbert A. Bell

Ward Bond
Ward Bond

John Palmer Cass

Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly

Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)

Key Crew

Kenneth Macgowan
Producer
John Ford
Director
Lamar Trotti
Writer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer