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Abe Lincoln in Illinois

I can hardly believe it

Ninian Edwards:

Mary, my dear, may I present our most eloquent citizen, Mr. Stephen Douglas. Mary Todd Lincoln:
Mr. Douglas, I am honored. Stephen Douglas:
Miss Todd, your brother-in-law has just now described me as eloquent. But alas, I must now prove him wrong. Standing as I am in the presence of such penetrating intelligence, such devastating charm, I am rendered speechless. Mary Todd Lincoln:
[demurely]
I can hardly believe it

Full Transcript

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Mary my dear may I present
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our most eloquent citizen Mr Stephen Douglas
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Mr Douglas I am honored
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Miss Todd your brother in law has just now described me as eloquent
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but alas I must now prove him wrong
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Standing as I am in the presence of such penetrating intelligence
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such devastating charm I am rendered speechless
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I can hardly believe it
Duration
21 seconds
Views
451
Timestamp in Movie
00:47:15
Uploaded
Nov 19, 2022
Production
RKO Radio Pictures

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Movie Summary

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.

Actors

Harvey Stephens
Ninian Edwards
Ruth Gordon
Mary Todd Lincoln
Gene Lockhart
Stephen Douglas