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Young Mr. Lincoln
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Overview

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Writer:
Lamar Trotti (screenplay)
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Release Date:
9 June 1939 (USA) more
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Tagline:
The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!
Plot:
A fictionalized account of the early life of the American president as a young lawyer facing his greatest court case. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win more
User Comments:
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Cast

  (Complete credited cast)

Henry Fonda ... Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady ... Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver ... Mary Todd
Arleen Whelan ... Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins ... Efe Turner
Pauline Moore ... Ann Rutledge
Richard Cromwell ... Matt Clay
Donald Meek ... Prosecutor John Felder
Judith Dickens ... Carrie Sue
Eddie Quillan ... Adam Clay
Spencer Charters ... Judge Herbert A. Bell
Ward Bond ... John Palmer Cass
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tiny Jones ... (scenes deleted) (as Elizabeth Jones)
Eddy Waller ... Father (scenes deleted)
Clarence Wilson ... Dr. Mason (scenes deleted)
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Runtime:
100 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
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Trivia:
The trial of William "Duff" Armstrong, on which the fictionalized defense of Matt and Adam Clay shown in this movie is based, actually took place in 1858, when Lincoln was a successful railroad attorney and soon to be a nominee for the Senate. The other person accused of murder had been convicted in a separate trial several months earlier. more
Quotes:
Abe Lincoln: [cross-examining John Cass] Well, I guess I'll just call you Jack-ass.
[Roar of laughter from spectators]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Fonda on Fonda (1992) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Battle Hymn of the Republic more

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Authentic Americana, 8 April 2006
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Author: kenjha

The early career of Abe Lincoln is beautifully presented by Ford. Not that anyone alive has seen footage of the real Lincoln, but Fonda, wearing a fake nose, is uncanny as Lincoln, with the voice, delivery, walk, and other mannerisms - exactly as one would imagine Lincoln to have been. Ford, in the first of three consecutive films he made with Fonda, is at the top of his form, perfectly evoking early 19th century America. The story focuses on a pair accused of murder that Lincoln defends and the courtroom scenes are quite well done. The supporting cast includes many of Ford's regulars. This was Alice Brady's last film, as she died months after its release.

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