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Young Mr. Lincoln

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

1939-06-09 Drama 1hr 40m

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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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.

  • Released
    1939-06-09
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 40m
  • Genre
    Drama, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.5
  • Production
    20th Century Fox, Cosmopolitan Productions

Crew

John Ford
Director
Lamar Trotti
Writer
Kenneth Macgowan
Producer

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Cast

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady

Alice Brady

Abigail Clay
Arleen Whelan

Arleen Whelan

Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins

Eddie Collins

Efe Turner
Pauline Moore

Pauline Moore

Ann Rutledge
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)
Ernie Adams

Ernie Adams

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Sam Ash

Sam Ash

Townsman Dancing at Party (uncredited)
Arthur Aylesworth

Arthur Aylesworth

New Salem Townsman (uncredited)
Dorris Bowdon

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Carrie Sue (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac

Virginia Brissac

Peach Pie Baker (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns

Paul E. Burns

Loafer (uncredited)
George Chandler

George Chandler

Loafer (uncredited)
Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

Sheriff Gil Billings (uncredited)
Frank Dae

Frank Dae

Townsman (uncredited)
Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Sam Boone (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin

Harold Goodwin

Jeremiah Carter (uncredited)
Charles Halton

Charles Halton

Hawthorne (uncredited)
Herbert Heywood

Herbert Heywood

Tug-o'-War Contest Official (uncredited)
Robert Homans

Robert Homans

Mr. Clay (uncredited)
Fred Kohler Jr.

Fred Kohler Jr.

Scrub White (uncredited)
Dickie Jones

Dickie Jones

Adam Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
Kay Linaker

Kay Linaker

Mrs. Edwards (uncredited)
Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

Juror Bill Killian (uncredited)
James Pier Mason

James Pier Mason

Juror (uncredited)
Louis Mason

Louis Mason

Court Clerk (uncredited)
Judith Dickens

Judith Dickens

Carrie Sue (credit only)
Ivor McFadden

Ivor McFadden

Juror (uncredited)
Tom McGuire

Tom McGuire

Bailiff (uncredited)
Robert Milasch

Robert Milasch

Townsman (uncredited)
Dave Morris

Dave Morris

Loafer (uncredited)
Frank Orth

Frank Orth

Loafer (uncredited)
Jack Pennick

Jack Pennick

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Randall Stevens

Randall Stevens

Juror (uncredited)
Russell Simpson

Russell Simpson

Woolridge (uncredited)
Charles Tannen

Charles Tannen

Ninian Edwards (uncredited)
Harry Tyler

Harry Tyler

Barber (uncredited)
Dorothy Vaughan

Dorothy Vaughan

Apple Pie Baker (uncredited)
Billy Watson

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Robert Shaw

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-06-22

A gentle biopic of the early life and career that established Abraham Lincoln on the road to his place in US history. Henry Fonda plays the ... read more

A gentle biopic of the early life and career that established Abraham Lincoln on the road to his place in US history. Henry Fonda plays the naive and deeply principled country lawyer in an engaging, if at times slightly ponderous, fashion - aided well by Marjorie Weaver ("Mary Todd"). His eloquence prevents a lynching and he embarks on his first big legal case in Illinois. John Ford starts this retrospective with a gripping, frequently amusing, court case and what follows emphasises the wit, style and incisive honesty of Lincoln. Spencer Charters ("Judge Bell"); Ward Bond and a typically charismatic performance from Donald Meek as the prosecuting counsel keep this drama interesting. The production is simple, but not basic - and well worth a watch as a drama (not an historical documentary).

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A Review by CinemaSerf

A gentle biopic of the early life and career that established Abraham Lincoln on the road to his place in US history. Henry Fonda plays the naive and deeply principled country lawyer in an engaging, if at times slightly ponderous, fashion -...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-06-22

A gentle biopic of the early life and career that established Abraham Lincoln on the road to his place in US history. Henry Fonda plays the naive and deeply principled country lawyer in an engaging, i...

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