🎬 Drama, History

Young Mr. Lincoln

"The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!"

⭐ 7.2/10 1939 1h 40m Dir. John Ford

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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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7.2/10 191 votes

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Year
1939
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Votes
191
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
EN

Cast

🎭 Drama 🎭 History 🎬 John Ford 👤 Henry Fonda 👤 Alice Brady 👤 Marjorie Weaver
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Young Mr. Lincoln has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Young Mr. Lincoln was directed by John Ford and released in 1939.
Young Mr. Lincoln is a Drama, History film (1939).
The cast of Young Mr. Lincoln includes Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan, Eddie Collins.
Young Mr. Lincoln has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 191 votes.

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