Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

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

7.2 June 9, 1939 1h 40m Released
DramaHistory

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.

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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

  • 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

  • Ward Bond

    Ward Bond

    John Palmer Cass

  • Jack Kelly

    Jack Kelly

    Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)

  • Edwin Maxwell

    Edwin Maxwell

    John T. Stuart (uncredited)

  • Milburn Stone

    Milburn Stone

    Stephen A. Douglas (uncredited)

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