Story Line
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.
“The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!”
Top 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
Watch Now

Rating
7.2/ 10
Release Date
1939-06-09
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
DramaHistory
Similar Movies
User Reviews (1)

CinemaSerf
7/10
•6/22/2022A gentle biopic of the early life and career that established Abraham Lincoln on the road to his place in US history. Henry Fonda plays the naive and deeply principled country lawyer in an engaging, if at times slightly ponderous, fashion - aided wel...






