The read
A Balasaur Score of 83 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, Metacritic 91/100. Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 90% of the 353 1930s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic91/100
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do.
195 audience votes
Key crew
- John FordDirector
- Lamar TrottiWriter
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- 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)
