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Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

Poster for Young Mr. Lincoln

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
  • Profile picture of Henry Fonda
    Abraham Lincoln Henry Fonda
  • Profile picture of Alice Brady
    Abigail Clay Alice Brady
  • Profile picture of Marjorie Weaver
    Mary Todd Marjorie Weaver
  • Profile picture of Arleen Whelan
    Sarah Clay Arleen Whelan
  • Profile picture of Eddie Collins
    Efe Turner Eddie Collins
  • Profile picture of Pauline Moore
    Ann Rutledge Pauline Moore
  • Profile picture of Richard Cromwell
    Matt Clay Richard Cromwell
  • Profile picture of Donald Meek
    Prosecutor John Felder Donald Meek

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Keywords

  • lawyer
  • black and white
  • springfield illinois
  • 19th century
  • abraham lincoln