Young Mr. Lincoln

About Young Mr. Lincoln

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.

John Ford's Young Mr. Lincoln is a 1939 history film. At 100 minutes long, it arrived in June 1939.

Its themes are trial, based on real person, biographical drama, and biographical.

Henry Fonda appears as Abraham Lincoln, Alice Brady as Abigail Clay, Marjorie Weaver as Mary Todd, and Arleen Whelan as Sarah Clay. The screenplay is by Lamar Trotti. American members can watch it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.

12 Angry Men, A Time to Kill, and The Butler make useful companions to Young Mr. Lincoln, all filed under black and white and murder. TMDB voters put it at 7.2 out of 10 across 195 votes and it carries a NR rating.