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Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

APPROVED 100 min  -  Biography | Drama  -   9 June 1939 (USA)
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A fictionalized account of the early life of the American president as a young lawyer facing his greatest court case.

Director:

John Ford

Writer:

Lamar Trotti (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Henry Fonda ...
Alice Brady Alice Brady ...
Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver Marjorie Weaver ...
Arleen Whelan Arleen Whelan ...
Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins Eddie Collins ...
Efe Turner
Pauline Moore Pauline Moore ...
Richard Cromwell Richard Cromwell ...
Matt Clay
Donald Meek Donald Meek ...
Prosecutor John Felder
Judith Dickens Judith Dickens ...
Carrie Sue (credit only)
Eddie Quillan Eddie Quillan ...
Adam Clay
Spencer Charters Spencer Charters ...
Judge Herbert A. Bell
Ward Bond ...
John Palmer Cass
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tiny Jones Tiny Jones ...
(scenes deleted) (as Elizabeth Jones)
Eddy Waller Eddy Waller ...
Father (scenes deleted)
Clarence Wilson Clarence Wilson ...
Dr. Mason (scenes deleted)
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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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Plot Keywords:

Murder | Illinois | Springfield Illinois | Abraham Lincoln | Lawyer  | See more »

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The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El joven Lincoln See more »

Filming Locations:

Sacramento, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Final film of Alice Brady. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Abe crosses over fence to stand next to Ann there isn't as nearly the height difference between them as when they walk together along the fence. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Efe Turner: Ain't you goin' back, Abe?
Abe Lincoln: [as the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" begins playing softly in the background] No, I think I might go on a piece... maybe to the top of that hill.
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Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #26.18" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Turkey in the Straw"
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Played on a Jew's-harp by Henry Fonda See more »