Film · Drama, History
Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
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.
- Director
- John Ford
- Writers
- Lamar Trotti
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- June 9, 1939
Cast
Henry FondaAbraham Lincoln
Alice BradyAbigail Clay
Marjorie WeaverMary Todd
Arleen WhelanSarah Clay
Eddie CollinsEfe Turner
Pauline MooreAnn Rutledge
Richard CromwellMatt Clay
Donald MeekProsecutor John Felder
Eddie QuillanAdam Clay
Spencer ChartersJudge Herbert A. Bell
Ward BondJohn Palmer Cass
Jack KellyMatt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
Edwin MaxwellJohn T. Stuart (uncredited)
Milburn StoneStephen A. Douglas (uncredited)
Ernie AdamsMan with Lynch Mob (uncredited)
Sam AshTownsman Dancing at Party (uncredited)
Arthur AylesworthNew Salem Townsman (uncredited)
Dorris BowdonCarrie Sue (uncredited)
Virginia BrissacPeach Pie Baker (uncredited)
Paul E. BurnsLoafer (uncredited)
