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Young Mr. Lincoln
1939 1h 40m John Ford

Young Mr. Lincoln

★ 7.5 IMDb
Drama History
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.
WriterLamar Trotti
Production DesignerThomas Little

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Nominated Academy Award for Best Story
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