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.
Key facts
Cast
Alice Brady, Henry Fonda, Arleen Whelan
Original language
English
Production companies
20th Century Studios, COSMOPOLITAN PRODUCTIONS, TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX FILM CORPORATION
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Illinois
Crew
Cinematography
Bert Glennon
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 1995 generic
- Academy Awards 1940 academy_award
- National Board of Review 1939 generic
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards 1939 generic
Titles
| Original title | Young Mr. Lincoln | English |
| Alternate title | Vers sa destinée |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | John Ford |
| Cast | Alice Brady, Henry Fonda, Arleen Whelan |
| Cinematography | Bert Glennon |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
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