Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

7.2 /10 187 votes
June 9, 1939 1h 40m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director John Ford
Writers Lamar Trotti, Lamar Trotti
Studio 20th Century Fox
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Abraham Lincoln

Alice Brady

Alice Brady

Abigail Clay

Marjorie Weaver

Marjorie Weaver

Mary Todd

Arleen Whelan

Arleen Whelan

Sarah Clay

Eddie Collins

Eddie Collins

Efe Turner

Pauline Moore

Pauline Moore

Ann Rutledge

Richard Cromwell

Richard Cromwell

Matt Clay

Donald Meek

Donald Meek

Prosecutor John Felder

Eddie Quillan

Eddie Quillan

Adam Clay

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Judge Herbert A. Bell

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

John Palmer Cass

Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly

Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Young Mr. Lincoln was released on June 9, 1939.

The runtime of Young Mr. Lincoln is 1h 40m.

Young Mr. Lincoln is a Drama, History movie.

Young Mr. Lincoln has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Young Mr. Lincoln is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Young Mr. Lincoln was directed by John Ford.

The main cast of Young Mr. Lincoln includes Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver.

Young Mr. Lincoln is originally in English.