Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
Starring Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver
Directed by John Ford
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.
Runtime: 100 min.
Rating: 7.5
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,History
Keywords: lawyer,black and white,springfield illinois,19th century,abraham lincoln
Cast
Abraham Lincoln
Abigail Clay
Mary Todd
Sarah Clay
Efe Turner
Ann Rutledge
Matt Clay
Prosecutor John Felder
Carrie Sue (credit only)
Adam Clay
Judge Herbert A. Bell
John Palmer Cass
Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
John T. Stuart (uncredited)
Stephen A. Douglas (uncredited)
Man with Lynch Mob
Townsman Dancing at Party
New Salem Townsman
Carrie Sue
Peach Pie Baker
Loafer
Loafer
Sheriff Gil Billings
Townsman
Sam Boone