Movie
Young Mr. Lincoln
The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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.
More about Young Mr. Lincoln
Cast
Henry FondaAbraham Lincoln
Alice BradyAbigail Clay
Marjorie WeaverMary Todd
Arleen WhelanSarah Clay
Eddie CollinsEfe Turner
Pauline MooreAnn Rutledge
Richard CromwellMatt Clay
Donald MeekProsecutor John FelderCredits
- Directed by
- John Ford
- Written by
- Lamar Trotti, Lamar Trotti
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
20th Century FoxUnited States- Cosmopolitan ProductionsUnited States
