Young Mr. Lincoln

John Ford
1939-06-09

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
7.2
100 min

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

Name Character Team
Henry Fonda Abraham Lincoln Unowned
Alice Brady Abigail Clay Unowned
Marjorie Weaver Mary Todd Unowned
Arleen Whelan Sarah Clay Unowned
Eddie Collins Efe Turner Unowned
Pauline Moore Ann Rutledge Unowned
Richard Cromwell Matt Clay Unowned
Donald Meek Prosecutor John Felder Unowned
Eddie Quillan Adam Clay Unowned
Spencer Charters Judge Herbert A. Bell Unowned
Ward Bond John Palmer Cass Unowned
Jack Kelly Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited) Unowned
Edwin Maxwell John T. Stuart (uncredited) Unowned
Milburn Stone Stephen A. Douglas (uncredited) Unowned
Ernie Adams Man with Lynch Mob (uncredited) Unowned
Sam Ash Townsman Dancing at Party (uncredited) Unowned
Arthur Aylesworth New Salem Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Dorris Bowdon Carrie Sue (uncredited) Unowned
Virginia Brissac Peach Pie Baker (uncredited) Unowned
Paul E. Burns Loafer (uncredited) Unowned
George Chandler Loafer (uncredited) Unowned
Cliff Clark Sheriff Gil Billings (uncredited) Unowned
Frank Dae Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Francis Ford Sam Boone (uncredited) Unowned
Harold Goodwin Jeremiah Carter (uncredited) Unowned
Charles Halton Hawthorne (uncredited) Unowned
Herbert Heywood Tug-o'-War Contest Official (uncredited) Unowned
Robert Homans Mr. Clay (uncredited) Unowned
Fred Kohler Jr. Scrub White (uncredited) Unowned
Dickie Jones Adam Clay as a Boy (uncredited) Unowned
Kay Linaker Mrs. Edwards (uncredited) Unowned
Robert Lowery Juror Bill Killian (uncredited) Unowned
James Pier Mason Juror (uncredited) Unowned
Louis Mason Court Clerk (uncredited) Unowned
Judith Dickens Carrie Sue (credit only) Unowned
Ivor McFadden Juror (uncredited) Unowned
Tom McGuire Bailiff (uncredited) Unowned
Robert Milasch Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Dave Morris Loafer (uncredited) Unowned
Frank Orth Loafer (uncredited) Unowned
Jack Pennick Big Buck Troop (uncredited) Unowned
Randall Stevens Juror (uncredited) Unowned
Russell Simpson Woolridge (uncredited) Unowned
Charles Tannen Ninian Edwards (uncredited) Unowned
Harry Tyler Barber (uncredited) Unowned
Dorothy Vaughan Apple Pie Baker (uncredited) Unowned
Billy Watson Boy on Right of Bean Shooter (uncredited) Unowned
Delmar Watson Admiring Boy in New Salem (uncredited) Unowned
Robert Shaw Dancer in Ballroom Seen Dancing with Old Woman (uncredited) Unowned
Sylvia McClure Baby Clay (uncredited) Unowned