Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
June 9, 1939
Drama, History
1h 40m


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.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- John Ford
- Abraham Lincoln Henry Fonda
- Abigail Clay Alice Brady
- Mary Todd Marjorie Weaver
- Sarah Clay Arleen Whelan
- Efe Turner Eddie Collins
- Ann Rutledge Pauline Moore
- Matt Clay Richard Cromwell
- Prosecutor John Felder Donald Meek
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Keywords
- lawyer
- black and white
- springfield illinois
- 19th century
- abraham lincoln