Young Mr. Lincoln
"The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!"
Originally released in 1939. Young Mr. Lincoln is a drama/history film. directed by John Ford.
Starring Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, and Marjorie Weaver
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (184 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Cosmopolitan Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Mr. Lincoln about?
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...
Who directed Young Mr. Lincoln?
Young Mr. Lincoln was directed by John Ford.
How long is Young Mr. Lincoln?
Young Mr. Lincoln has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Young Mr. Lincoln released?
Young Mr. Lincoln was released on June 9, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Young Mr. Lincoln?
The main cast of Young Mr. Lincoln includes Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan, Eddie Collins.
Is Young Mr. Lincoln worth watching?
Young Mr. Lincoln has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 184 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.