Film

Young Mr. Lincoln

1939 · 1h 40m · Drama · History

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

IMDb

7.5

Rotten Tomatoes

100%

Metacritic

91

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.

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 Felder

Eddie Quillan

Adam Clay

Spencer Charters

Judge Herbert A. Bell

Ward Bond

John Palmer Cass

Jack Kelly

Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)

Edwin Maxwell

John T. Stuart (uncredited)

Milburn Stone

Stephen A. Douglas (uncredited)

Ernie Adams

Man with Lynch Mob (uncredited)

Sam Ash

Townsman Dancing at Party (uncredited)

• John FordDirector
• Lamar TrottiWriter · Story
• Kenneth MacgowanProducer
• Darryl F. ZanuckProducer
• Bert GlennonDirector of Photography
• Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
• Walter ThompsonEditor

A Scene from YOUNG MR. LINCOLN

Release date

June 9, 1939

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 40m

Rated

NR

Genres

Drama, History

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