Young Mr. Lincoln
The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
1939-06-09 | 100 minutes
Plot Summary
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 FondaAbraham Lincoln
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Alice BradyAbigail Clay
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Marjorie WeaverMary Todd
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Arleen WhelanSarah Clay
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Eddie CollinsEfe Turner
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Pauline MooreAnn Rutledge
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Richard CromwellMatt Clay
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Donald MeekProsecutor John Felder
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Eddie QuillanAdam Clay
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Spencer ChartersJudge Herbert A. Bell
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Ward BondJohn Palmer Cass
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Jack KellyMatt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
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Edwin MaxwellJohn T. Stuart (uncredited)
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Milburn StoneStephen A. Douglas (uncredited)
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Ernie AdamsMan with Lynch Mob (uncredited)
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Sam AshTownsman Dancing at Party (uncredited)
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Arthur AylesworthNew Salem Townsman (uncredited)
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Dorris BowdonCarrie Sue (uncredited)
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Virginia BrissacPeach Pie Baker (uncredited)
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Paul E. BurnsLoafer (uncredited)
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