Young Mr. Lincoln
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Young Mr. Lincoln

(1939)Directed by John Ford100 minDrama, History
“The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!”

A murder at a country fair leaves two brothers accused, and the only lawyer who will stand up for them is the new one in Springfield. Abraham Lincoln (Henry Fonda), still young and still grieving Ann Rutledge, takes the case while Mary Todd (Marjorie Weaver) watches him settle into town. John Ford keeps the camera mostly still and lets Fonda's long frame and slow voice carry each courtroom scene.

Henry Fondaas Abraham Lincoln
Alice Bradyas Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaveras Mary Todd
Arleen Whelanas Sarah Clay
Eddie Collinsas Efe Turner
Pauline Mooreas Ann Rutledge
Richard Cromwellas Matt Clay
Donald Meekas Prosecutor John Felder
Eddie Quillanas Adam Clay
Spencer Chartersas Judge Herbert A. Bell
Ward Bondas John Palmer Cass
Jack Kellyas Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
Edwin Maxwellas John T. Stuart (uncredited)
Milburn Stoneas Stephen A. Douglas (uncredited)
Ernie Adamsas Man with Lynch Mob (uncredited)
Sam Ashas Townsman Dancing at Party (uncredited)
Arthur Aylesworthas New Salem Townsman (uncredited)
Dorris Bowdonas Carrie Sue (uncredited)
Virginia Brissacas Peach Pie Baker (uncredited)
Paul E. Burnsas Loafer (uncredited)
George Chandleras Loafer (uncredited)
Cliff Clarkas Sheriff Gil Billings (uncredited)
Frank Daeas Townsman (uncredited)
Francis Fordas Sam Boone (uncredited)