Young Mr. Lincoln
1939 · directed by John Ford
- Rating
- 82/100
- Hit
- yes
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.
Young Mr. Lincoln (1939), directed by John Ford, rates 82/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Henry Fonda
- Alice Brady
- Marjorie Weaver
- Arleen Whelan
- Eddie Collins
- Pauline Moore
- Richard Cromwell
- Donald Meek
- Eddie Quillan
- Spencer Charters
Crew
- Bert Glennon — Director of Photography
- Walter Thompson — Editor
- Alfred Newman — Original Music Composer
- Lamar Trotti — Writer
More from John Ford
- Stagecoach (1939) — 97/100 · hit
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) — 96/100 · hit
- The Searchers (1956) — 96/100 · hit
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) — 89/100 · hit
- My Darling Clementine (1946) — 86/100 · hit
- How Green Was My Valley (1941) — 85/100 · hit
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