Young Mr. Lincoln

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.

• John FordDirector
• Lamar TrottiWriter
• Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer

• Henry FondaAbraham Lincoln
• Alice BradyAbigail Clay
• Marjorie WeaverMary Todd
• Arleen WhelanSarah Clay
• Eddie CollinsEfe Turner
• Pauline MooreAnn Rutledge
• Richard CromwellMatt Clay
• Donald MeekProsecutor John Felder
• Eddie QuillanAdam Clay
• Spencer ChartersJudge Herbert A. Bell
• Ward BondJohn Palmer Cass
• Jack KellyMatt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)