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Abe Lincoln in Illinois

1940

NR

1h 50m

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6.8/10

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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.

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Robert E. Sherwood(screenplay by)

Robert E. Sherwood(theatre play by)

Grover Jones(adaptation by)

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Abe Lincoln

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Stephen Douglas

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Mary Todd Lincoln

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Ann Rutledge

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Joshua Speed

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Billy Herndon

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Harvey Stephens

Ninian Edwards

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Howard Da Silva

Jack Armstrong

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Elizabeth Edwards

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Judge Bowling Green

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John McNeil

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Louis Jean Heydt

Mentor Graham

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Ben Mattling

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Denton Offut

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Seth Gale

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Mr. Crimmin

Mr. Rutledge

Directors

Writers

Robert E. Sherwood(screenplay by)

Robert E. Sherwood(theatre play by)

Grover Jones(adaptation by)

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Release date

February 22, 1940 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

RKO Radio Pictures

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