Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Young Mr. Lincoln
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
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| United States | IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Amazon Video, MovieMe | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video, MovieMe | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
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| India | Plex | MovieMe | — |
| South Africa | — | MovieMe | — |
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| Germany | Plex | MovieMe | — |
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What is Young Mr. Lincoln about?
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. Young Mr. Lincoln is a Drama, History movie, released on 1939-06-09, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Young Mr. Lincoln worth watching?
TMDB users rate Young Mr. Lincoln 7.2 out of 10 from 197 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Young Mr. Lincoln?
In the United States, Young Mr. Lincoln streams on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Ford
Cast
- Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln
- Alice Brady as Abigail Clay
- Marjorie Weaver as Mary Todd
- Arleen Whelan as Sarah Clay
- Eddie Collins as Efe Turner
- Pauline Moore as Ann Rutledge
- Richard Cromwell as Matt Clay
- Donald Meek as Prosecutor John Felder
- Eddie Quillan as Adam Clay
- Spencer Charters as Judge Herbert A. Bell
- Ward Bond as John Palmer Cass
- Jack Kelly as Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
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Sources
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