

Abe Lincoln in Illinois
1940-02-22 · 110 min · ★ 7.0
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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- Directors
- John Cromwell
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Raymond MasseyAbe Lincoln
Gene LockhartStephen Douglas
Ruth GordonMary Todd Lincoln
Mary HowardAnn Rutledge
Minor WatsonJoshua Speed
Alan BaxterBilly Herndon
Harvey StephensNinian Edwards
Howard Da SilvaJack Armstrong
Dorothy TreeElizabeth Edwards
Aldrich BowkerJudge Bowling Green
Maurice MurphyJohn McNeil
Louis Jean HeydtMentor Graham
Clem BevansBen Mattling
Harlan BriggsDenton Offut
Herbert RudleySeth Gale
Andy ClydeStage Driver
Roger ImhofMr. Crimmin
Leona RobertsMrs. Rutledge
Florence RobertsMrs. Bowling GreenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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