Young Mr. Lincoln

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19391h 40m

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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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Henry Fonda - Abraham Lincoln in Young Mr. Lincoln

Henry Fonda

Abraham Lincoln

Alice Brady - Abigail Clay in Young Mr. Lincoln

Alice Brady

Abigail Clay

Marjorie Weaver - Mary Todd in Young Mr. Lincoln

Marjorie Weaver

Mary Todd

Arleen Whelan - Sarah Clay in Young Mr. Lincoln

Arleen Whelan

Sarah Clay

Eddie Collins - Efe Turner in Young Mr. Lincoln

Eddie Collins

Efe Turner

Pauline Moore - Ann Rutledge in Young Mr. Lincoln

Pauline Moore

Ann Rutledge

Richard Cromwell - Matt Clay in Young Mr. Lincoln

Richard Cromwell

Matt Clay

Donald Meek - Prosecutor John Felder in Young Mr. Lincoln

Donald Meek

Prosecutor John Felder

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Release Date

June 9, 1939

Runtime

1h 40m

Rating

NR

Genres

Drama, History

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