Abe Lincoln in Illinois(1940)
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois 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.
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) is a drama and history film directed by John Cromwell, released on February 22, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon and Mary Howard. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cromwell
- Writers:
- Grover Jones, Robert E. Sherwood, Robert E. Sherwood
- Producers:
- Max Gordon
- Cinematographer:
- James Wong Howe
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) Trailer
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois Cast & Crew
Main 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
Harvey Stephens
as Ninian Edwards
Howard Da Silva
as Jack Armstrong
Dorothy Tree
as Elizabeth Edwards
Aldrich Bowker
as Judge Bowling Green
Maurice Murphy
as John McNeil
Louis Jean Heydt
as Mentor Graham
Key crew
Directed by John Cromwell, written by Grover Jones, Robert E. Sherwood and Robert E. Sherwood, produced by Max Gordon.
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 28 ratings.
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Abe Lincoln in Illinois online?
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
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The main cast of Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) includes Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard and Minor Watson. The film was directed by John Cromwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Abe Lincoln in Illinois released?
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois was released on February 22, 1940 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Abe Lincoln in Illinois worth watching?
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
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Yes. The official Abe Lincoln in Illinois trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.