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Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

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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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Cast

  • 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)
  • Edwin Maxwell Edwin Maxwell John T. Stuart (uncredited)
  • Milburn Stone Milburn Stone Stephen A. Douglas (uncredited)
  • Ernie Adams Ernie Adams Man with Lynch Mob (uncredited)
  • Sam Ash Sam Ash Townsman Dancing at Party (uncredited)
  • Arthur Aylesworth Arthur Aylesworth New Salem Townsman (uncredited)
  • Dorris Bowdon Dorris Bowdon Carrie Sue (uncredited)

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