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Abe Lincoln in Illinois

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.

Director

John Cromwell

Year

Genre

biography, drama, history

Box Office

N/A

Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total

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Abe Lincoln

Stephen Douglas

Mary Todd Lincoln

Ann Rutledge

Joshua Speed

Billy Herndon

Ninian Edwards

Harvey Stephens

Jack Armstrong

Howard Da Silva

Elizabeth Edwards

Judge Bowling Green

John McNeil

Mentor Graham

Louis Jean Heydt

Ben Mattling

Denton Offut

Seth Gale

Stage Driver

Mr. Crimmin

Mr. Rutledge

Mrs. Rutledge

Mrs. Bowling Green

Florence Roberts

Dr. Chandler

John Hanks

Trevor Bardette

John Johnston

Sarah Lincoln

Elisabeth Risdon

Tom Lincoln

Charles Middleton

Trum Cogdall

Stonewall Jackson

Erville Alderson

Onlooker at Debate

Tad Lincoln

Raft Steerer

Willie Lincoln

Minor Role

George Chandler

Minor Role

Minor Role

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Minor Role

Politician

Woman on Street

John Brown

Undetermined Supporting Role

Cecil Cunningham

Lincoln's Cook

Politician

Minor Role

Minor Role

Minor Role

Minor Role

Edward Fielding

Politician

Little Girl

Peggy Ann Garner

Minor Role

Maid

Onlooker at Debate

Greeley's Secretary

Minor Role

Minor Role

Mrs. Seth Gale

Minor Role

Daniel Webster

Harry Humphries

Colonel Robert E. Lee

Aide to Stephen Douglas

Citizen

Abe's Friend

Minor Role

Minor Role

Robert Middlemass

Robert Lincoln

Minor Role

Woman on Street

Kathleen Proctor

Minor Role

Minor Role

Minor Role

Florence Rutledge

Citizen

Allen D. Sewall

Minor Role

Kathryn Sheldon

Gobey

Napoleon Simpson

Minor Role

Minor Role

Landers Stevens

Douglas's Crony

Dr. Barrett

Edward Van Sloan

Minor Role

Bryant Washburn

Woman in Store

Dorothea Wolbert

Horace Greeley

Minor Role

William Worthington

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Ninian Edwards Mary Todd Lincoln Stephen Douglas Sarah Bush Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Mentor Graham Aide To Stephen Douglas Jack Armstrong Ann Rutledge Billy Herndon Mr. Crimmin Politician

Wherever you go whatever you do - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Wherever you go whatever you do

I tell you you ought to listen to what the Judge says - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

I tell you you ought to listen to what the Judge says

Well Abe there are always two occupations - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Well Abe there are always two occupations

Abe next to my old man - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Abe next to my old man

You know when you're distressed about something - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

You know when you're distressed about something

Abe carried New Salem by 205 votes to three - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Abe carried New Salem by 205 votes to three

What will you do Abe - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

What will you do Abe

Careful Billy - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

I saw Ninian Edwards sir Mmm hmm - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

I saw Ninian Edwards sir Mmm hmm

Stephen Douglas - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Stephen Douglas

I'd have to tell her that I have hatred for her infernal ambition - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

I'd have to tell her that I have hatred for her...

But you don't mean to say that you're afraid of Abe Lincoln - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

But you don't mean to say that you're afraid of...

Stephen Douglas has arrived Listen to them cheering for him - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Stephen Douglas has arrived Listen to them cheering for him

In his final words tonight - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

In his final words tonight

A house divided against itself cannot stand - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

A house divided against itself cannot stand

President of the United States - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

President of the United States

I may not know as much as you do about economics and theology - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

I may not know as much as you do about economics and...

Why do you take every opportunity you can - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Why do you take every opportunity you can

Mark my words Mr Lincoln - Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Mark my words Mr Lincoln

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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.

User Rating: 0.0 (0 ratings)

Director: John Cromwell

Writer: Robert E. Sherwood, Grover Jones

Production: RKO Radio Pictures

Genre: biography, drama, history

Year: 1940

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 7.3

BoxOffice: N/A

Released: 19 Apr 1940

Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total

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