Young Mr. Lincoln

Name: Young Mr. Lincoln
Director: John Ford
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1939-06-09
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan, Eddie Collins

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1939 · 100 min · NR · Drama · History · TMDB 7.2/10

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.

Directed by John Ford

Cast

Henry Fonda — Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady — Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver — Mary Todd
Arleen Whelan — Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins — Efe Turner