Young Mr. Lincoln
movie
The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
Released June 09, 1939
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.
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
Ward Bond
as
John Palmer Cass
Jack Kelly
as
Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
Crew
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Kenneth Macgowan
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Producer
John Ford
as
Director
Lamar Trotti
as
Writer
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Darryl F. Zanuck
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Producer
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Walter Thompson
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Editor
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Richard Day
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Art Direction
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Mark-Lee Kirk
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Art Direction
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Thomas Little
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Set Decoration
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Royer
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Costume Design
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Bert Glennon
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Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
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Original Music Composer
Yakima Canutt
as
Stunts