Young Mr. Lincoln 1939
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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.
- Released: 1939-06-09
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Genre: Drama, History
- Stars: Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan, Eddie Collins
- Director: Kenneth Macgowan, John Ford, Lamar Trotti, Darryl F. Zanuck, Royer
