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Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical-drama film that depicts the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as president of the United States. In the UK, the film is known by the alternate title Spirit of the People.
Abe Lincoln in Illinois: Directed by John Cromwell. With Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard. Humble Abraham Lincoln gains the respect of his Illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected President in 1860 and departs for Washington.
- (2.1K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- John Cromwell
- 1940-04-19
In 1831, young Abe Lincoln leaves his father's log cabin to make his way in the world. On his journey to New Orleans to deliver a load of pigs, Abe meets Ann Rutledge in New Salem, Illinois.
- John Cromwell
- Raymond Massey
While traveling to New Orleans to deliver several pigs he raised with his father, Abe meets Ann Rutledge (Ruth Gordon) in the sleepy hamlet of New Salem, Illinois. Abe returns to the town,...
- (8)
- Raymond Massey
- John Cromwell
- RKO Pictures
Jan 21, 2009 · Theatrical trailer for the 1940 historical biography "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" starring Raymond Massey (Best Actor Oscar nominee) and Ruth Gordon as Mary Todd...
- 3 min
- 42.7K
- W. David Lindholm
In this riveting adaptation of Robert Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, follow the life of a young Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Working as a woodsman taming the Western frontier, young Lincoln (Raymond Massey) falls in love with Ann Rutledge (Mary Howard) but weds the mercurial Mary Todd (Ruth Gordon).
Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Covers the period from Lincoln's early years as a Kentucky woodsman until his election to the Presidency in 1860. 281 IMDb 7.3 1 h 49 min 1940. X-Ray 13+. Drama · Historical · Bold · Inspiring. Available to rent or buy.
