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Young Mr. Lincoln(1939)
Status: Released
Date: 1939-06-09
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179 Votes
Time: 1h 40m
The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Cosmopolitan Productions
Movie: Young Mr. Lincoln
Top 10 Billed Cast
Henry Fonda
Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady
Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver
Mary Todd
Arleen Whelan
Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins
Efe Turner
Pauline Moore
Ann Rutledge
Richard Cromwell
Matt Clay
Donald Meek
Prosecutor John Felder
Eddie Quillan
Adam Clay
Spencer Charters
Judge Herbert A. Bell
Video Trailer Young Mr. Lincoln
Video: A Scene from YOUNG MR. LINCOLN
A Scene from YOUNG MR. LINCOLN
Henry Fonda on Young Mr. Lincoln
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A Scene from YOUNG MR. LINCOLN - Trailer
Henry Fonda on Young Mr. Lincoln - Featurette
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