Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

Drama
History

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.

Cast

Abraham Lincoln
Abigail Clay
John Palmer Cass
Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
John T. Stuart (uncredited)
Stephen A. Douglas (uncredited)
Man with Lynch Mob (uncredited)
Townsman Dancing at Party (uncredited)
New Salem Townsman (uncredited)
Carrie Sue (uncredited)
Peach Pie Baker (uncredited)
Loafer (uncredited)
Loafer (uncredited)
Sheriff Gil Billings (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Sam Boone (uncredited)
Jeremiah Carter (uncredited)
Hawthorne (uncredited)
Tug-o'-War Contest Official (uncredited)
Mr. Clay (uncredited)
Scrub White (uncredited)
Adam Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
Sarah Clay
Mrs. Edwards (uncredited)
Juror Bill Killian (uncredited)
Juror (uncredited)
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Carrie Sue (credit only)
Juror (uncredited)
Bailiff (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Loafer (uncredited)
Loafer (uncredited)
Efe Turner
Big Buck Troop (uncredited)
Juror (uncredited)
Woolridge (uncredited)
Ninian Edwards (uncredited)
Barber (uncredited)
Apple Pie Baker (uncredited)
Boy on Right of Bean Shooter (uncredited)
Admiring Boy in New Salem (uncredited)
Dancer in Ballroom Seen Dancing with Old Woman (uncredited)
Baby Clay (uncredited)
Ann Rutledge
Prosecutor John Felder
Adam Clay
Judge Herbert A. Bell

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