Young Mr. Lincoln
“The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!”
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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.
Cast
Henry Fonda·Abraham Lincoln
Alice Brady·Abigail Clay
Marjorie Weaver·Mary Todd
Arleen Whelan·Sarah Clay
Eddie Collins·Efe Turner
Pauline Moore·Ann Rutledge
Richard Cromwell·Matt Clay
Donald Meek·Prosecutor John Felder
Eddie Quillan·Adam Clay
Spencer Charters·Judge Herbert A. Bell
Average shot length
11.2s per shot
John Ford's career average is 10.1s across 45 measured films —see the full picture.