Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told! 1939-06-09 United States of America 100 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Henry Fonda is Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady is Abigail Clay
Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver is Mary Todd
Arleen Whelan is Sarah Clay
Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins is Efe Turner
Efe Turner
Pauline Moore is Ann Rutledge
Ann Rutledge
Richard Cromwell is Matt Clay
Donald Meek is Prosecutor John Felder
Prosecutor John Felder
Eddie Quillan is Adam Clay
Adam Clay
Spencer Charters is Judge Herbert A. Bell
Judge Herbert A. Bell
Ward Bond is John Palmer Cass
John Palmer Cass
Jack Kelly is Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)