Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

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.

Date of release
1939-06-09
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (195)
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
John Ford

Casting

  • Henry Fonda — Abraham Lincoln
  • Alice Brady — Abigail Clay
  • Marjorie Weaver — Mary Todd
  • Arleen Whelan — Sarah Clay
  • Eddie Collins — Efe Turner
  • Pauline Moore — Ann Rutledge
  • Richard Cromwell — Matt Clay
  • Donald Meek — Prosecutor John Felder
  • Eddie Quillan — Adam Clay
  • Spencer Charters — Judge Herbert A. Bell
  • Ward Bond — John Palmer Cass
  • Jack Kelly — Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)

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