Drama ·History · United States of America · 1940 · 1h 50m

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Abe Lincoln in Illinois poster
Director
John Cromwell
Cast
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
Crew
James Wong Howe — Director of Photography George Hively — Editor Roy Webb — Original Music Composer Robert E. Sherwood — Screenplay Max Gordon — Producer
Tagline

Now on the screen!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Abe Lincoln in Illinois — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
usa presidentillinoisbiographyhistorical figure19th centuryabraham lincolnu.s. history
Key Collaborators
John Cromwell Director James Wong Howe Director of Photography George Hively Editor Roy Webb Original Music Composer Robert E. Sherwood Screenplay Max Gordon Producer
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