Young Mr. Lincoln Poster

Young Mr. Lincoln

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

Not Rated Drama History

Starring: Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan, Eddie Collins

Writer: Lamar Trotti, Lamar Trotti

Release Date:
June 9, 1939
Ratings:
7.2 / 10
Director:
John Ford
Companies:
20th Century Fox

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.