Description

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.

Cast

Henry Fonda

Alice Brady

Marjorie Weaver

Arleen Whelan

Eddie Collins

Pauline Moore

Richard Cromwell

Donald Meek

Eddie Quillan

Spencer Charters

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