Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
Synopsis
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
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Henry Fonda
as Abraham Lincoln
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Alice Brady
as Abigail Clay
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Marjorie Weaver
as Mary Todd
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Arleen Whelan
as Sarah Clay
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Eddie Collins
as Efe Turner
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Pauline Moore
as Ann Rutledge
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Richard Cromwell
as Matt Clay
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Donald Meek
as Prosecutor John Felder
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Eddie Quillan
as Adam Clay
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Spencer Charters
as Judge Herbert A. Bell
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Ward Bond
as John Palmer Cass
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Jack Kelly
as Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
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Edwin Maxwell
as John T. Stuart (uncredited)
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Milburn Stone
as Stephen A. Douglas (uncredited)
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Ernie Adams
as Man with Lynch Mob (uncredited)
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Sam Ash
as Townsman Dancing at Party (uncredited)
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Arthur Aylesworth
as New Salem Townsman (uncredited)
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Dorris Bowdon
as Carrie Sue (uncredited)
Crew
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John Ford
Director
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Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
- Walter Thompson Editor
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Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
- Kenneth Macgowan Producer
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Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
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Lamar Trotti
Writer
