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.

Release Date: 1939-06-09

Genres: Drama ,History

Director: John Ford

Actors: Henry Fonda ,Alice Brady ,Marjorie Weaver ,Arleen Whelan ,Eddie Collins ,Pauline Moore ,Richard Cromwell ,Donald Meek ,Judith Dickens ,Eddie Quillan

Duration: 1h 40m

IMDB rating: 7.2