CinemaOSMovie · 1939 · 1h 40m · NR
Young Mr. Lincoln

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

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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 byJohn Ford

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
June 9, 1939
Studios
20th Century FoxCosmopolitan Productions

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A Scene from YOUNG MR. LINCOLN

A Scene from YOUNG MR. LINCOLN

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Pauline Moore

Pauline Moore

Ann Rutledge

Richard Cromwell

Richard Cromwell

Matt Clay

Donald Meek

Donald Meek

Prosecutor John Felder

Eddie Quillan

Eddie Quillan

Adam Clay

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Judge Herbert A. Bell

Creative team
Directed by
John Ford
John Ford
Written by
Lamar Trotti
Lamar Trotti
Produced by
Kenneth Macgowan
Darryl F. Zanuck
Darryl F. Zanuck

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