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09/06/1939 Drama, History 1h 40m
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The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

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.

  1. John Ford

    Director

  2. Lamar Trotti

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Henry Fonda

    Abraham Lincoln

  2. Alice Brady

    Abigail Clay

  3. Marjorie Weaver

    Mary Todd

  4. Arleen Whelan

    Sarah Clay

  5. Eddie Collins

    Efe Turner

  6. Pauline Moore

    Ann Rutledge

  7. Richard Cromwell

    Matt Clay

  8. Donald Meek

    Prosecutor John Felder

  9. Eddie Quillan

    Adam Clay

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-06-22
A gentle biopic of the early life and career that established Abraham Lincoln on the road to his place in US history. Henry Fonda plays the naive and deeply principled country lawyer in an engaging, if at times slightly ponderous, fashion - aided well by Marjorie Weaver ("Mary Todd"). His eloquence prevents a lynching and he embarks on his first big legal case in Illinois. John Ford starts this retrospective with a gripping, frequently amusing, court case and what follows emphasises the wit, style and incisive honesty of Lincoln. Spencer Charters ("Judge Bell"); Ward Bond and a typically chari...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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