Drama ·History · United States of America · 1939 · 1h 40m

Young Mr. Lincoln

Director

Cast

Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln Alice Brady as Abigail Clay Marjorie Weaver as Mary Todd Arleen Whelan as Sarah Clay Eddie Collins as Efe Turner Pauline Moore as Ann Rutledge

Crew

Bert Glennon — Director of Photography Walter Thompson — Editor Alfred Newman — Original Music Composer Lamar Trotti — Writer Lamar Trotti — Story Kenneth Macgowan — Producer

Tagline

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

Synopsis

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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