Abe Lincoln in Illinois
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1940 · 1h 50m · Approved
Drama, History
Directed by
John Cromwell
Overview
Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as President of the United States.
Director and cast
- John Cromwell Director
- Raymond Massey as Abe Lincoln
- Gene Lockhart as Stephen Douglas
- Ruth Gordon as Mary Todd Lincoln
- Mary Howard as Ann Rutledge
- Minor Watson as Joshua Speed
- Alan Baxter as Billy Herndon
- Harvey Stephens as Ninian Edwards
- Howard Da Silva as Jack Armstrong (as Howard da Silva)
- Dorothy Tree as Elizabeth Edwards
- Aldrich Bowker Cast
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