Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln

Information

Release DateJune 9, 1939
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased
Production20th Century Fox, Cosmopolitan Productions
LanguagesEnglish
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Young Mr. Lincoln

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

Synopsis

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
John Ford

Featured 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

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