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Young Mr. Lincoln

IMDb 7.5/10 · 1939 · 1h 40m · John Ford · Drama · History
English

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.

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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.

1 screenings · 1 cinema · Through Wed Sept 30

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Wednesday Wed · Sept 30 1 showtime · 1 cinema

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Brussels · Rue Baron Horta 9

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Cast

Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda
Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady
Alice Brady
Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver
Marjorie Weaver
Mary Todd
Arleen Whelan
Arleen Whelan
Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins
Eddie Collins
Efe Turner
Pauline Moore
Pauline Moore
Ann Rutledge
Richard Cromwell
Richard Cromwell
Matt Clay
Donald Meek
Donald Meek
Prosecutor John Felder
Eddie Quillan
Eddie Quillan
Adam Clay
Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters
Judge Herbert A. Bell

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John Ford
John Ford
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Title Young Mr. Lincoln
Year 1939
Runtime 1h 40m
Spoken Language English
Genre Drama · History
Director John Ford
IMDb 7.5 / 10 (9,368 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) 100%
Metacritic 91
IMDb ID tt0032155
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