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Young Mr. Lincoln

NR
DramaHistory
7.2/10(168 ratings)

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.

06-09-1939
1h 40m
Young Mr. Lincoln
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Main Cast

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Abraham Lincoln

Abigail Clay

Mary Todd

Arleen Whelan

Arleen Whelan

Sarah Clay

Efe Turner

Ann Rutledge

Matt Clay

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
John Ford
Writer:
Lamar Trotti
Production:
20th Century Fox, Cosmopolitan Productions

Key Crew

Producer:
Kenneth Macgowan
Director:
John Ford
Writer:
Lamar Trotti
Producer:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Director of Photography:
Bert Glennon

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en