Young Mr. Lincoln

June. 09,1939      NR
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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 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
Richard Cromwell as  Matt Clay
Donald Meek as  Prosecutor John Felder
Eddie Quillan as  Adam Clay
Spencer Charters as  Judge Herbert A. Bell

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