Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

1939-06-09 · 100 min · Rating 7.20/10 (188 votes)

The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!

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.

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1830s 19th century abraham lincoln accused of murder based on real person biographical biographical drama black and white false accusations illinois independence day law lawyer lying witness lynching murder self-defense springfield illinois trial united states of america (usa) usa history usa politics witness

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