Young Mr. Lincoln
1939 · Movie · NR · 100 min · ★ 7.2
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.
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Details
- Years
- 1939
- Release date
- 1939-06-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 100 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (191 votes)
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Themes
- self-defense
- witness
- illinois
- trial
- murder
- lawyer
- black and white
- false accusations
- lynching
- springfield illinois
- usa history
- usa politics
- +11 more
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Story · 1940 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by John Ford