Young Mr. Lincoln

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.

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Cast

Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda
Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady
Alice Brady
Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver
Marjorie Weaver
Mary Todd
Arleen Whelan
Arleen Whelan
Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins
Eddie Collins
Efe Turner
Pauline Moore
Pauline Moore
Ann Rutledge
Richard Cromwell
Richard Cromwell
Matt Clay
Donald Meek
Donald Meek
Prosecutor John Felder
Eddie Quillan
Eddie Quillan
Adam Clay
Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters
Judge Herbert A. Bell
Ward Bond
Ward Bond
John Palmer Cass
Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly
Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)

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