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Cast
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Alice Brady | ... |
Abigail Clay
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Marjorie Weaver | ... | |
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Arleen Whelan | ... |
Sarah Clay
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Eddie Collins | ... |
Efe Turner
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Pauline Moore | ... | |
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Richard Cromwell | ... |
Matt Clay
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Donald Meek | ... |
Prosecutor John Felder
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Judith Dickens | ... |
Carrie Sue
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Eddie Quillan | ... |
Adam Clay
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Spencer Charters | ... |
Judge Herbert A. Bell
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John Palmer Cass
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Tiny Jones | ... |
(scenes deleted)
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Eddy Waller | ... |
Father
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Clarence Wilson | ... |
Dr. Mason
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Storyline
Ten years in the life of Abraham Lincoln, before he became known to his nation and the world. He moves from a Kentucky cabin to Springfield, Illinois, to begin his law practice. He defends two men accused of murder in a political brawl, suffers the death of his girlfriend Ann, courts his future wife Mary Todd, and agrees to go into politics. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Der junge Mr. Lincoln See more »Box Office
Budget:
$1,500,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1Did You Know?
Trivia
Henry Fonda originally turned down the role of Lincoln, saying he didn't think he could play such a great man. He changed his mind after John Ford asked him to do a screen test in full makeup. After viewing himself as Lincoln in the test footage, Fonda liked what he saw, and accepted the part. He later told an interviewer, "I felt as if I were portraying Christ himself on film." See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: In the opening scene, where Lincoln gives his campaign speech for election to the Illinois legislature, he states he adheres to the principles of the Whig Party. The scene takes place in 1832, but the Whig Party wasn't formed until 1836. (In 1832 Lincoln was a National Republican, the Whigs' predecessor party.) See more »Quotes
[Lincoln and Felder are picking jurors for the trial of Matt and Adam Clay]Prosecutor John Felder: Mr. Lincoln should know that the mere fact that a prospective juror knows counsel for the state does not disqualify him.
Abe Lincoln: I know that, John. What I'm afraid of is that some of the jurors might NOT know you... and that'd put me at a great disadvantage.
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Soundtracks
"Yankee Doodle"Traditional 18th century tune
Played on drum and fife at the Independence Day parade See more »
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