Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
"The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!"
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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.
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Cast
Henry Fonda
Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady
Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver
Mary Todd
Arleen Whelan
Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins
Efe Turner
Pauline Moore
Ann Rutledge
Richard Cromwell
Matt Clay
Donald Meek
Prosecutor John Feld...
Eddie Quillan
Adam Clay
Spencer Charters
Judge Herbert A. Bel...
Ward Bond
John Palmer Cass
Jack Kelly
Matt Clay as a Boy (...
Edwin Maxwell
John T. Stuart (uncr...
Milburn Stone
Stephen A. Douglas (...
Ernie Adams
Man with Lynch Mob (...