Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
Young Mr. Lincoln is a 1939 drama movie directed by John Ford, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Henry Fonda, Alice Brady and Marjorie Weaver.
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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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 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.
When was Young Mr. Lincoln released?
Young Mr. Lincoln was released on 9 June 1939.
How long is Young Mr. Lincoln?
Young Mr. Lincoln runs 1h 40m.
Who made Young Mr. Lincoln?
Young Mr. Lincoln was directed by John Ford.
Where can I watch Young Mr. Lincoln?
Young Mr. Lincoln is available on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Mometu, Plex and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch Young Mr. Lincoln
Stream: IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Mometu, Plex, The Roku Channel, Xumo Play
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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)
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