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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.3 / 100
1939·Biography / Drama / History·1h 40m

YOUNG MR. LINCOLN

“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.

Above the Line
John Ford·DirectorLamar Trotti·WriterBert Glennon·Director of PhotographyAlfred Newman·Original Music ComposerWalter Thompson·Editor
Cast
Henry Fonda·Abraham LincolnAlice Brady·Abigail ClayMarjorie Weaver·Mary ToddArleen Whelan·Sarah ClayEddie Collins·Efe TurnerPauline Moore·Ann RutledgeRichard Cromwell·Matt ClayDonald Meek·Prosecutor John FelderEddie Quillan·Adam ClaySpencer Charters·Judge Herbert A. Bell
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
John Ford·Director
Writing· 1
Lamar Trotti·Writer
Camera· 1
Bert Glennon·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Walter Thompson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alfred Newman·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Kenneth Macgowan·ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck·Producer
By the Numbers
85.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Contemplative, Historical
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a sepia-toned image of a young man in a dark suit and bow tie, standing in a field of tall grass and looking towards the right side of the f”

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Key Elements
Hat
Atmosphere
Golden
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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