Young Mr. Lincoln

7.2 / 10

(184 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

100 minutes

Year:

1939

Director:

John Ford

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Company:

20th Century Fox,

Cosmopolitan Productions

Cast:
Henry Fonda

Abraham Lincoln

Alice Brady

Abigail Clay

Marjorie Weaver

Mary Todd

Arleen Whelan

Sarah Clay

Eddie Collins

Efe Turner

Crew:
Kenneth Macgowan

Producer

John Ford

Director

Lamar Trotti

Writer

Darryl F. Zanuck

Producer

Royer

Costume Design