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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.
Theatrical
Jun 9, 1939
DVD / Blu-ray
Feb 14, 2006
Theaters
1
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Writer
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Music
Studio
20th Century Fox, Cosmopolitan Productions
Quotes
See all →Abe Lincoln Questions Political Disagreement
Abe Lincoln
What were you and Scrub arguing about?
[questioning Cass about Scrub's death]
John Cass
I'd rather not say.
Abe Lincoln
Oh, you'd rather not say. Well, Jack, I'd rather you did say.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Abe Lincoln inquires about a name.
Abe Lincoln
J. Palmer Cass.
[cross-examining Cass]
John Palmer Cass
Yes, sir.
Abe Lincoln
What's the "J" stand for?
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
Full credits →H
Henry Fonda
Abraham Lincoln
A
Alice Brady
Abigail Clay
M
Marjorie Weaver
Mary Todd
A
Arleen Whelan
Sarah Clay
E
Eddie Collins
Efe Turner
P
Pauline Moore
Ann Rutledge
R
Richard Cromwell
Matt Clay
D
Donald Meek
Prosecutor John Felder
E
Eddie Quillan
Adam Clay
S
Spencer Charters
Judge Herbert A. Bell
W
Ward Bond
John Palmer Cass
J
Jack Kelly
Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
E
Edwin Maxwell
John T. Stuart (uncredited)
M
Milburn Stone
Stephen A. Douglas (uncredited)
E
Ernie Adams
Man with Lynch Mob (uncredited)
S
Sam Ash
Townsman Dancing at Party (uncredited)
A
Arthur Aylesworth
New Salem Townsman (uncredited)
D
Dorris Bowdon
Carrie Sue (uncredited)
V
Virginia Brissac
Peach Pie Baker (uncredited)
P
Paul E. Burns
Loafer (uncredited)
