Young Mr. Lincoln
1939 · 100 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 9,516 VOTES · DIR. John Ford
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,185 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:00 Yes, we'll rally 'round the flag, boys
00:04:12 we ain't got any money.
00:07:46 Even if you won't admit it.
00:13:41 I'll show ya, y-you -you durned thief!
00:16:54 It's gonna be quite a pleasure to listen to after this.
00:24:03 If you ain't lookin' for trouble, get away from here.
00:27:35 Stay in the clinch, I tell ya!
00:30:58 I liked Scrub. He was mean, but I liked him.
00:35:25 they're just as apt, in all the confusion and fun...
00:41:11 We'll all take Susan Brown
00:45:58 Never saw a man like you look at a river like you do.
00:50:46 "to do some plowing and laying in fresh meat.
00:54:28 No, I don't reckon you can.
00:58:29 Order. Order.
01:01:46 You've got to give the boys a fair trial, a jury trial, before you hang 'em.
01:04:53 Do you know if he tried to use it on the defendants?
01:07:43 Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth
01:10:44 is lost on this intelligent jury.
01:14:43 Mrs. Clay, you believe in God?
01:17:41 So don't tell him.
01:22:36 You were discussing your political plans, Mr. Douglas.
01:26:46 Um...
01:29:50 and you come runnin', and you saw that Scrub, was still livin'. - No.
01:35:33 His truth is marching on
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,185
Dialogue density11.8 lines / min
First line00:00:00
Final line01:35:33
Production Record
DirectorJohn Ford
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes9,516