The wonder film of the century, about the most romantic figure who ever lived!
An episodic dramatization of the 18th President of the United States' life, including his early years, affair with Ann Rutledge, courtship of Mary Todd, debates with Stephen A. Douglas, the election of 1860, his presidency during the Civil War, and finally his assassination at Ford's Theater in 1865.
Abraham Lincoln (1930) is a history and drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on November 8, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Walter Huston, Una Merkel, William L. Thorne and Lucille La Verne. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
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Walter Huston
as Abraham Lincoln
Una Merkel
as Ann Rutledge
William L. Thorne
as Tom Lincoln
Lucille La Verne
as Mid-Wife
Helen Freeman
as Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Otto Hoffman
as Offut
Edgar Dearing
as Armstrong
Russell Simpson
as Lincoln's Employer
Charles Crockett
as Sheriff
Kay Hammond
as Mary Todd Lincoln
Helen Ware
as Mrs. Edwards
E. Alyn Warren
as Stephen A. Douglas / General Grant
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by Stephen Vincent Benet, John W. Considine Jr. and Stephen Vincent Benet, produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 42 ratings.
"Personally" directed by D. W. Griffith, this is a rather condensed version of the adult life of Abraham Lincoln. From his early life in the Kentucky backwoods where he grew up and his first love perished, through to his galvanising speech making, his election to the US Presidency followed by his decision to emancipate slaves eliciting a war that threatened his country with self-destruction before earning praise…
Reviewed on January 11, 2024
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The main cast of Abraham Lincoln (1930) includes Walter Huston, Una Merkel, William L. Thorne, Lucille La Verne and Helen Freeman. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Abraham Lincoln was released on November 8, 1930 and runs for 1h 23m.
Abraham Lincoln (1930) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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