Young Mr. Lincoln

1939·100'

John Ford

DramaHistory

English

Letterboxd TMDB #43838

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.

Cast

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)